I have soldered many NiCad packs using solder braid for connections for=20
Radio Controlled model airplanes. No problems short term or long term,=20
carefully monitored.
I am concerned about any kind of Lithium cells without more information.
About 1960 (Lab Tech then) we assembled thermocouples from wire spools.=20
Sometimes we cobbled up a spot welder by charging a capacitor with=20
whatever power supply that was handy and switched it across the clamps=20
with a common knife switch. Play with every thing until it met=20
requirements. First quality check was pull on it, second was to try it=20
and see if it works. Insurance was do more than one if it is going to be=20
hard to repair.

Another way was to use a fuse between the power supply and the knife=20
switch. New fuse each connection. Enhanced by using strands of wire from=20
zip cord. Eliminating the power supply and simply using wall power=20
worked but was inconsistent and dangerous. We did not have OSHA then.
Remember though, thermocouples did not involve much power in use.

On 7/24/2013 12:11 PM, veegee wrote:
> Hi all, what's the best way to wire AA or 18650 size batteries together?
>
> I could try soldering for the Ni-x types where safety is less of an
> issue. But for the unprotected Li-ion cells, and if battery damage is a
> concern, I don't think soldering would be okay.
>
> Is there some kind of an electrically conductive adhesive available? Or
> another way to go about it?
>
> Making an enclosure with battery springs is not possible.

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The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails."
      William A. Ward


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