Alright, so here is where it stands. I fluxed the shit out of it, no deal, I used the silver-bearing solder, didn't matter. I scraped and sanded and all kinds of shit, still nothing would stick. As a matter of fact I could heat up the wire enough the melt solder (without touching the iron) and it ju...

Alright I just loaded up on flux and some silver solder. Its worth a try and not bad to have regardless.

However I'm starting to suspect its aluminum. If thats the case what are my options?

Cheers!
Phil

I'm off to buy some flux right now. I'm using rosin core, but I'm gonna pick up some of the chunky stuff. Wire is super clean, brand spankin' new, I've even cut and re-stripped multiple times.

So, contaminated copper? Would not surprise me, its chinese. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Hey all, So I've encountered something strange, a new one for me anyway. I'm attempting to solder some leads to some purple/pink led rope light and it absolutely will not take the solder. I have a nice clean Hako soldering station which is easily hot enough. In fact I'm able to heat the wires to a t...

Honestly I think its a crap shoot and not worth stressing about. But to answer I'd say peak heat is like at 3:00pm (guessing) which puts the sun a little in the SW so you could point right at it and that would probably present the least amount of surface to the sun, but I really don't think its goin...

I just wanted to add a little technique we use in our camp. May not necessarily be applicable here. We usually set a couple of the cheap 10x10 (or 12x12) collapsible shade structures and create walls around them with tarps. The trick is in the anchoring. Using zip ties and rope to attached the tarp ...

I'd be interested in stopping by and learning more about Crossfit and the Paleo diet. If you register at center camp when you get there, people can look you up and find out where you are. I stay pretty fit and in shape, but have always been interested in Crossfit, I just don't know anybody who does ...

Thanks for all the info!!! I heard me a an idea that I liked. Coming from the north, chill in Cedarville for a time, then role on in. I'm thinking maybe 5 am or so Monday morning. Yep, virgins in tow. Have an 18 footer, a small 4x8 trailer and my Subaru. Setting up in the light is sure appealing. If...

Thats great info Gaminwench! I'll have an RV and a Car and a handful of burners. If all goes as planned I'll have a spot reserved, however if that falls through I'll wait til sun up.

Peace!

Thanks everybody!

So midnight does not sound as crazy as I thought. When can I get in line? Do they not want people driving out until Midnight? Or can I drive out to the gate sunday evening and hop in line?

Would I be smart to just when til the sun was coming up?

Thanks again!!!!!

Turkey Volume Guessing Man!

Yeah, midnight may be a grand adventure. Actually I'll be coming in from the north.

Thanks for the encouragement Tom!

Phil

Hey all, Last year was my first year and I was part of a large camp that was allowed early entrance. Not this time:( This year its me, some friends and my RV coming in with regular tickets. I have no idea what to expect for entrance. What is it like at midnight sunday? Where can I park to get in lin...