[sdiy] soldering iron problem

[anthony]

I use a copper-wool scouring pad you can find at most any store in the 
cleaning supplies aisle. It works pefectly.

> 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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