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soldering tip problem
godfather
Canada
Member Since: June 26, 2002
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Member Since: June 26, 2002
entire network: 817 Posts
KitMaker Network: 148 Posts
Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 03:49 PM UTC
When I touch my soldering iron tip to the solder the solder doesn't melt on the in fact the tip repels the solder making a small ball. I dipped the tip in flux but still no luck any suggetsions?
matt
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New York, United States
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Member Since: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2007 - 01:55 AM UTC
try wire brushing (or scothch brite / Steel wool) it off, then let it heat up for a good 15-20 min fluix it and try to "Tin" it cover the whole tip with solder.
godfather
Canada
Member Since: June 26, 2002
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Member Since: June 26, 2002
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2007 - 10:52 AM UTC
I did all that. Maybe I need to rub harder with the steel wool.