RecTec Controller Ribbon Cable Repair

In this video we take a look at a first gen RecTec Grill Controller. This controller has issues with temperature reading and while being removed the ribbon cable was broken. I enjoy working on some of the RecTec controllers (or Recteq as they are called now). They had to change the name pretty early on as the business was growing fast and needed to trademark the name. RecTec was already trademarked apparently. The cool thing is Recteq head quarters is only a couple miles down the road from me here in the Augusta, Georgia area. They are literally just down the road. We will try to repair the ribbon cable and connect it up to 120V for testing and I will share how I typically test them with you in this video. Hope you find the video helpful and thanks for watching!
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[@aurthorthing7403]

I'm really surprised that there isn't a company that makes a dedicated kit to repair flexible stuff like this.

[@justinstergar6757]

Hey buddy, hope you are doing well! Congrats on 25k subs.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Hey buddy! I am doing well.Thanks so much man! I miss seeing you around hope you are doing well!

[@ElectromagneticVideos]

Impressive - I'm amazed that such a repair was actually possible. I guess only time will tell if the liquid conductor compound can with stand long term flexing of the ribbon cable even with the extra conductor added.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

I was even hoping it would hold up to being re-installed honestly so I waited a while to post the video. I was not going to even post the video as a repair if it did not hold up for the re-installation and work a while. The owner said it is working well. I really like this for the plastic flexible ribbon that is difficult to find replacement for. I think low melt solder would be too brittle to last long at all in this repair, but not sure the best for long term.

[@NorrisLawnService]

Nice video

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Thanks man!