Timeline for Solder does not stick to iron after cleaning
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| Aug 5, 2013 at 8:06 | comment | added | pjc50 | Flux might be smoky but it's essential to achieving good results; without it solder tends not to stick to things that you are soldering. Tip tinner will almost certainly fix the iron, then you can leave a film/bead of solder on it when not in use. | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 3:14 | vote | accept | sherrellbc | ||
| Aug 5, 2013 at 2:03 | vote | accept | sherrellbc | ||
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| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:54 | comment | added | Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams | The Weller WSA350 is probably one of the best at its price point, but a fan is adequate if you're in a well ventilated area. | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:48 | comment | added | sherrellbc | Well then it's surely possible. I suppose I just didn't jump to that conclusion because it's essentially brand new and I only used the gun once. I've just been using a small fan. Can you link a recommended device? | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:45 | comment | added | Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams | Also, oxide layers are almost invisible when only a few atoms thick, but they will still repel solder. | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:44 | comment | added | Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams | I recommend using a desktop fume extractor when soldering regardless. | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:42 | comment | added | sherrellbc | The picture I provided looks exactly like the day I purchased the gun. There is nothing on the tip and it looks very clean. I wanted to avoid actual 'tinner' substances because I know they are extremely bad for you if accidentally inhaled. Thanks for the answer. | |
| Aug 5, 2013 at 1:37 | history | answered | Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams | CC BY-SA 3.0 |