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Old 05-05-2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NitroOB4You
Basically, the solder ( Kester 63/37 ) just balls up, sputters a bit if I move too much flow too quickly, and simply falls off the tips. Just yesterday, I even purchased a genuine Hakko bagged tip from my LHS...same thing.
Sounds like it needs a good old fashioned cleaning and tinning. Even a brand new tip needs to be properly tinned. I have 20 year old tips that are in perfect condition. Wipe clean the iron every time it touches a wire or post. Solder the joint, wipe clean on a damp sponge, maybe a quick touch of flux (paste in a 30 year old can) and another good cleaning... and so on. Clean clean clean.
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