Soldering 10 Gauge wire

[Ededge2002]

With more and more getting into big power systems the ability to solder these large gauge power conductors is growing. We have all fought with soldering irons trying to attach connectors on these beastly wires.

My new way!!

Recently I purchased new 6mm bullet connectors for my F5B glider. Its up around 160amps and requires lots of connector area. In a moment of brilliance I decided to try soldering them with my micro torch !  It was AMAZING!!! 
  Technique:
With extra hands jig position the wire in the connector.
Heat the connector (the wire won't take solder with the torch on it) and begin to add solder after a few seconds of heat. 
Let it cool!  That connector and the wire will have a lot of heat to dissipate but its a terrific solder joint.

Fly!

[Andy Hoffer]

Personally, I like this oxy-propane rig.  Does hot dogs while you solder!

[Papa]

For 10 gauge crimped Power Poles are the way to go.

Jack.

[Bobmic]

A few weeks ago I decided to buy a 100W Weller. Don't know why it took me so long, soldering 12gauge / 4mm bullets is so easy now and I am sure it will be the same for larger sizes. After fighting with my 40w station for so long - I should have bought this one a long time ago.

[Ededge2002]

Yes a powerful iron is required to do the large gauges. I just figured I would share my new technique.  As for Anderson poles those things are huge and would never fit. Also I believe there Max amps is 150A before you go up to the huge size.