Re: Extending Soldering Tip Life

On 21 Dec 2006 00:18:09 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

myrealaddress@xxxxxxxxx (D from BC) wrote in
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I'm currently using rosin core solder and sometimes I use no clean
flux and water soluble flux..

I wonder if I could add sometime to that damp sponge on the solder
station to help with tip life..
Maybe neutralize the flux with some household item?.
Maybe add machine dish washer soap? NaOH, NaH3?

No I haven't been using my solder tip to melt open power adapters
:)

D


molten solder leaches metal away from the iron tip,that's what causes the
tip to degrade,not the flux.


I have been searching for a while for a decent recipe for iron plating
soldering iron tips. I have a large collection of eroded Metcal tips. These
are quite expensive and would be worth cleaning and re plating them in one
go.



Regards,

Boris Mohar

Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca

void _-void-_ in the obvious place



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