Re: how do you clean your tip?

From: jakdedert (jdedert_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 08/27/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 19:33:28 -0500

Charles Schuler wrote:
> "Eric" <hahaha@clear.i.never.see.junk.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:412e3018$1@clear.net.nz...
>> Most of us, because we were taught that way, use a wet sponge.
>>
>> But the local university says, you should never use a wet sponge.
>
> I worked at universities for 33 years and can tell you that they are
> not necessarily the last word ... on any subject. I use the sponge
> that came with my soldering station and it works just fine!

I once had someone try to tell me (this forum?) that harmful fumes would be
given off from synthetic sponges. I don't believe it myself. About all
that gets 'burned' is the water the sponge is periodically soaked in. The
sponge itself doesn't even get scorched if kept well hydrated.

jak

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