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--- reprap:anet:a8:replace_hb_connector [2018/08/04 15:41] – [Option 3 - spade connectors] sjouke
+++ reprap:anet:a8:replace_hb_connector [2018/08/04 15:44] – [Option 2 - Soldering the wires directly onto the hotbed heater] sjouke
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   *  The solder on the heat bed is probably lead free solder. Most people use leaded solder at home. As mixing them is not recommended it is better to remove as much old solder as possible before soldering.
-  *  Foresee a strain relief so that the constant bending of the wire does not stress the solderjoint
+  *  Maybe add a strain relief so that the constant bending of the wire does not stress the solderjoint.
-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAr6ac-lLU&feature=youtu.be|video of a heat bed soldering]]
+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAr6ac-lLU&feature=youtu.be|video of a heat bed soldering]] it might be a slow going video but a lot can be learned for thoose who never practised soldering before.
 ==== Option 3 - spade connectors ====
 -feel free to write this chapter - always keep in mind : **if it works**, there is no wrong way of fixing your problem just easy and hard ways
 ==== Option 4 - european style screw connectors ====
--feel free to write this chapter -
+-feel free to write this chapter - always keep in mind : **if it works**, there is no wrong way of fixing your problem just easy and hard ways
 ===== Strain relief =====
 A strain relief reduces the stress on the connector/solder. This is a good idea independently of which option was chosen or as a preventive measure before it fails. Here some options: