My soldering gun

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Topic: My soldering gun

Posted By: realitycheck
Subject: My soldering gun
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:05 AM

Alright guys I have a question for you, my new soldering gun that I got, ive been using it alot lately anyway, the tip on it is starting to like erode away. Can anybody tell me why this is?

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Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!

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Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 2:27 PM

Cheap gun?? Prolly just wear and tear or impropper care.

Paul

Posted By: nugent
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 2:41 PM

clean solder and flux from tip with a damp paper towel and "tin" the tip with solder before turning it off. should keep tip in good shape.

Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 2:41 PM

Well I just bought it, about a month ago.

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Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!

Posted By: outtaluck72
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 7:44 AM

like nugent said you must keep the tip clean. also check the screws for the soldering tip, be sure they are tight. if you are using it alot they can come loose.

Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 8:44 AM

Thanks guys I'll try cleaning the tip from now on.

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Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!

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