Originally Posted by
Gene158
Keeping the tip clean wasnt the issue. I kept it very clean using both the sponge and wire brush. While tinning the actual connector, i didn't tin the tip of the iron bc then it would get solder on the connector making it impossible to slide into the housing.....right?
Generally tinning the tip of the iron should not leave a blob of solder on it as you would apply the solder then wipe the tip, that is tinning. It keeps the tip clean and promotes heat transfer.
I'm not sure what is happening with you but when I solder wires to bullet tubes I tin the wire and just the inside edge of the tube while it's held on to my third arm's alligator clip. I then hold the tinned wire in place, touch the iron to the tube and allow the solder to flow. Done.