I destroyed the spade connector pulling off the bad heating element. Now I have to put one back on and dont know if I can just solder one on or do I need to braze it on? Since the spade connector and wire will end up being buried the the insulation behind the rear of the oven I'm thinking solder would be ok, but not sure of the type to use. Any help would be appreciated.
Mark, conventional solder will melt at the temperature of the oven element. I have the same problem with a two burner stove top. The spade connector was spot-welded on, and separated. The end of the element was not smooth enough to clamp a high temperature spade lug on it from the appliance parts store, and I don't have a spot welder. Brazing with a torch would be much better, but I don't know about the electrical conductivity of a braze weld. Around here, we use coat hanger wire, it makes a great braze, works well on radiators, but with all my electrical experience I don't know about the electrical conductivity of the repair. My vote for a solder joint would be silver solder, it melts at a higher temperature, and silver is a good conductor. Better call a local electrical repair company (electrical contractor), and ask to speak to the owner, they will always talk to you. This is not a repair job he would ever get, so he may help you out of the kindness of his heart, it happens in my town. I'm good, but he is better, try to get some help from him, and be sure to tell him the two options I gave you.
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