[sdiy] Solder won't stick to old PCB

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On 9/28/09 5:22 AM, "Seb Francis" <seb at burnit.co.uk> wrote:

> Todd Sines wrote:
>> ... I use a metal file to "clean" the soldering tip ...
> 
> Not sure this is a good idea as you might file through the
> coating/plating of the tip.
> 
> A damp sponge is normally enough to clean the tip of a hot iron, or in a
> worse case (e.g. if you've been melting plastic, etc.) then wipe on some
> wire wool.
> 
> Seb
> 
> 
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Hi Folks,

Yes, a metal file is not a good idea.

Removing the plating on the tip will cause the tip to pit or have problems
retaining solder.

Regards,

Terry