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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Ben H. Lanmon" <bhleavi@y...>
wrote:
> Just took a look at information from Weller. They recommend that
> you only use a synthetetic wet sponge to clean the tip. They do
not
> recommend rags or cloths. They recommend frequently cleaning the
> tip and retinning right after cleaning. They also recommend using
> distilled water instead of tap water to avoid the mineral content
> found in most tap water.
>
> I have been know to use other things to clean the tip especially in
> the field, but I have to say that the wet sponge is the best I have
> seen. A number of the guys at work use the brass pads that have
> been out for a number of years now or atleast that I have seen them
> but I have always wondered about tip wear with these. Personal
have
> not used them due to that. The wet sponge has been working for me
> for 25+ yrs of professional soldering. In Jr. High and High School
> I used the sling method or whatever was handy to wipe it on. The
> sponge is cleaner and neater. Yes in the field it is inconvenient
> but is what I find to give the best results.
I thought SOP for field use was a coffee stained napkin from the
donut shop ?