[sdiy] soldering iron problem

[harrybissell at wowway.com]

Its probably the rosin in the solder if you are using
uhhh... rosin core solder (I do...)

If the iron is too hot, it would be worse.  I like to run
my iron no hotter than 750F

The place I used to work for (well still do, only new owners)
made some clever soldering iron cleaners by taking two bristle
brushes, facing each other in a U-shaped frame. You quickly
whish the iron tip between the two brushes and the tip is cleaned...
no need to use water / sponge.  Tip life is WAY better that way.

H^) harry



On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:25:45 -0500, Anthony Rolando wrote
> Hello, I have my wtcp soldering station on alot lately and there 
> seems to be a constant build up of black "gunk." No I am not burning 
> up wire  insulation! The guunk will form even when I simply wet the 
> tip with some solder and let it set for a moment (30 seconds or so). 
> I am guessing the the soldering pencil is getting too hot...
> 
> Anybody have any insight as to what could be causing this?
> 
> Thanx,
> 
> Tony
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