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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.I am pretty sure the wire holder I have is made from silicone. It is very flexible and heatproof. It works great as long as your... -
RunForTheHills replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.It's Texas. Years ago a friend and coworker, who had just moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from Houston, came to work put out because...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.You shouldn't need additional flux 99% of the time if you are using flux core solder.
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.Also rosin/flux core solder. But most have this. I also have a small tin of flux, but you probably won't need that.
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.I haven't tried them. I can see the advantage if you don't already own soldering tools, have a one off project, and don't splice wires...
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They've got these things available. The "White" size is for tiny wires. I bought a pack, but haven't tried them yet. (I wanted to be...
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Also very thin 0.8mm low temperature solder makes things go easier Most of the electrical manufacturers make a version... 3M, Ideal. 3M...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.One of the best purchases I have made for electronics projects was a Hakko soldering station. It gets hot quickly and makes short work...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread What are the 5 slots on an Aventon battery?.Well, solder is essentially hot glue for wires. I think you will find that putting on connectors and crimping is more fiddly with...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.Grits are a southern dish. It's not really a thing here in California. Glad you found something you could eat!
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A Beautiful Morning! I started the Sunday by walking a kilometre to Barnaby's Café, which is highly recommended on Google Maps (I...
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America Has Decidedly Liked Me No slightest issues at the U.S. Immigration Service. Took a Uber to my hotel, it works like a charm...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.The big hotel chains will give you a bottle of water and a snack like chips or a cookie if you have status with them. Some include a...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).The only suggestion I have is to find something similar available in 700X38...