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RE: soldering station temperature

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xaudiomanx

In Reply to: RE: soldering station temperature posted by triode3 on October 15, 2023 at 03:31:18

Hi,

Thank you and Gusser for the info. I lowered the heat a bit and soldered in some diodes for a bias circuit(Dynaco) and it soldered a lot more smooth and shiny. Only thing is my iron has no temperature display to tell me what temp I am on. I am probably going to get the station with a rework iron as well. But anyway, thanks!!!

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RE: soldering station temperature - Triode_Kingdom 20:27:27 10/15/23 (3)
I use an older Weller WTCP 60W temp controlled iron (non-adjustable). Supposedly, temperature can be changed with different tips, but I don't know what's in it. Regardless, this iron does an extremely good job of soldering. I sometimes break out a 100/140W gun for things like chassis-mounted ground lugs. About the solder, it becomes grainy when the flux has burned off and the surface of the joint can't contract smoothly as it cools. Too much heat or too much time on the joint will both cause this. I agree with the other comments about best solder. Kester 44 eutectic (63/37) is excellent.
- Canadian made Aim 62/36/2 is great (Mouser) (nt) - Chip647 08:48:11 10/16/23 (2)
  - RE: Canadian made Aim 62/36/2 is great (Mouser) (nt) - xaudiomanx 14:34:41 10/16/23 (1)
    Hi,
    
    Which one do you recommend? .050 or.025
    - RE: Canadian made Aim 62/36/2 is great (Mouser) (nt) - Triode_Kingdom 23:50:37 10/16/23 (0)
      IMO, .025" is perfect for SS PCBs with ICs and transistors, but inconvenient when working on tube gear. Lately, I've been using .031" (0.8mm) and found it to be a good compromise. The formula is 63/37 3.3%.

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