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RE: Solder Pots. Anything I Should Know?

Posted by beermanpete@socal.rr.com (A) on November 19, 2007 at 22:32:24

In Reply to: Solder Pots. Anything I Should Know? posted by tvr2500m on November 17, 2007 at 13:54:35:

You will need a good flux. The Kester rosin based flux works well and is easy to get in paste form. Be careful not to get the acid type of flux as it will cause corrosion after a while.

Other useful supplies are popsicle sticks or tongue depressors and cotton swabs (get the type with wooden sticks). The tongue depressors are good for adding flux, stirring the solder and removing dross(dirt and residue that floats to the top). Cotton swabs work well for removing the old flux from the edges. Too much flux will cause the joint to get more flux residue that is more work to clean off. A small fan is handy to remove the flux fumes and smoke.

Be sure to wait long enough for the pot to fully heat. At least 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size.

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