I just bought the Aoyue 936 solder station, and now I need some solder to use with it. Can anyone recommend me some nice solder thats good to be used on soldering electronics. My first project is the O2 headphone amp, and things like that will be the main thing I need solder for.
Would be nice if you could give me a link to ebay with the solder you reccomend.
Thanks!
Would be nice if you could give me a link to ebay with the solder you reccomend.
Thanks!
Here you will find a lot of info. The solder you choose is up to your application: Kester - Connecting Innovation > Side Menu > Technical Support > Knowledge Base
Happy soldering! E
Happy soldering! E
mickeymoose, thanks for the link!
Alvis: thanks for the tip.
Bought this: 60/40 Tin Lead 1.8-2.2% Flux 0.8mm Dia Soldering Wire Reel | eBay
Alvis: thanks for the tip.
Bought this: 60/40 Tin Lead 1.8-2.2% Flux 0.8mm Dia Soldering Wire Reel | eBay
I have the little wet sponge, I give the tip a quick swipe before AND after use.
*The hot rosin is corrosive, so having the tip clean while it sits there idle makes them last much longer.
Every once in a while I lightly sand the rest of the tip when it gets all black, it keeps dirt from migrating down to the tip.
*The hot rosin is corrosive, so having the tip clean while it sits there idle makes them last much longer.
Every once in a while I lightly sand the rest of the tip when it gets all black, it keeps dirt from migrating down to the tip.
they must have changed the design after complaints. I bought the same one a couple of years ago and it was not able to change the element
Who cares if it cycles the temp, you sound silly.
Brass wool cleaner does not make your tips last longer, because the hot rosin is constantly oxidizing the tip. I promise.
A wet sponge is all you need.
I've used both sponge and brass wool- the brass wool seems to be a bit more effective, but they're both fine. For a decent soldering iron, the temperature recovery is pretty fast (seconds) so I wouldn't worry about that.
For solder, 60/40 is good, 63/37 is even better, and a 2% silver solder (rosin core in all cases) will give you super-looking joints and not leach silver from components that have silver-bearing terminations.
For solder, 60/40 is good, 63/37 is even better, and a 2% silver solder (rosin core in all cases) will give you super-looking joints and not leach silver from components that have silver-bearing terminations.
Second 63/37 true eutectic tin lead, best to practise on as it flows easy. 2% silver (Tin/Lead/Silver) is what I use, as I have a great big real of it from a project that required silver solder, gives nice shiny joints.
If you do SMD though solder choice can depend on components and terminal finish, a lot of new components are matt tin, for reflow tin lead on these components is not as good as using a lead free solder.
If you do SMD though solder choice can depend on components and terminal finish, a lot of new components are matt tin, for reflow tin lead on these components is not as good as using a lead free solder.
I've used WBT -0820 which has silver content. It flows very well. However, the price has just exploded... Still I tried another eutectic (sp?) solder and have not been as happy, it tends to stick to the tip more and pull the puddle as you remove the iron. The WBT flows very well, making smooth neat joints.
If you're budget minded try this:
Dayton Audio SLDR-S4P-8 4% Silver Solder 1/2 lb. Spool 370-038
It compares favorably to WBT, Wondersolder etc.....
If you want the absolute best, in my opinion, for ease of soldering, flow, low melting point, great looking joints etc... then try this:
Cardas Audio
Without a doubt the finest I have used and I've tried most of them.
Dayton Audio SLDR-S4P-8 4% Silver Solder 1/2 lb. Spool 370-038
It compares favorably to WBT, Wondersolder etc.....
If you want the absolute best, in my opinion, for ease of soldering, flow, low melting point, great looking joints etc... then try this:
Cardas Audio
Without a doubt the finest I have used and I've tried most of them.
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