Soldering question.
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How does moving X hundreds of miles to relatively same temp and humidity same eqip result in cold solder joints when I never had them before.
How does moving X hundreds of miles to relatively same temp and humidity same eqip result in cold solder joints when I never had them before.
#2
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Austin,TX
I have had this happen when using outlets at the track that are too far away from the sub-panel. I have made it a point to setup my pit at the table closest to the sub-panel for this very reason 
I suggest trying an outlet that is on a dedicated line without sharing load with anything else and making sure you don't have any extension cords or power strips that might increase resistance.

I suggest trying an outlet that is on a dedicated line without sharing load with anything else and making sure you don't have any extension cords or power strips that might increase resistance.
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It is also possible that the ceramic heating element in the iron has cracked if it got dropped or bumped during your move.
I've had good luck soldering with a cheap iron in the lower mainland so I'd say it is not to do with the humidity or outdoor temperature.



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