Workshop E26 Light Bulb Test Rig

[@jaykay18]

Whoa, tinned ends on those wires? ("Real tomato ketchup, Eddie?" "Nothin' but the best!") I've never seen anyone go so far as to tin the wires for a lamp socket. I know what it does and why, just never seen that done for that particular purpose. Well, I guess you one-upped me, my level of quality workmanship isn't quite quite up to snuff!

[@dynatrak]

Speaking of ketchup, in one of my gas station visits today, there was Heinz, with HFC, and there was Heinz organic, with sugar. Had it not been in a convenience store, I would've bought an organic! It did look very watery on top. Not sure what that was about. Could've been there for who knows how long, though! Yeah, I've had too many wires fray out by not tinning. The soldering station is always handy, so why not take a little extra time, and tin those leads! Even though this is a test rig, still had to do it "right."

[@jaykay18]

@@dynatrak I can understand that with ketchup, we've all dealt with that where someone forgets to shake the bottle and ketchup water comes out first. I remember that even back in the old days. Now if this one was EXTRA watery, clearly it's not the same recipe as when we were kids, and I'd bet that is probably true--a little more watered down because if Heinz can save 3 cents per bottle, they're sure going to make a fortune in volume! I know what you mean. Though I must say, I do like that ferrule kit China sent. Works great and does a great job. But I wouldn't use them for a project such as this.