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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Solder weller tips
OK what type Weller is best, gun ? Iron ? Model ?
Bob
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Hi all
My K2/100 is dispatched and awaiting arrival. I have been advised to use lead
solder for building the kit. Looking through my junk box I have found a 500g
reel of leaded solder, 0.7mm dia, it's alloy is 8 - sn63pb37, I presum this is
ok for the job in hand!!
Lastly tips, I have a weller
Ken,
I believe that solder will work fine for you - the 63/37 alloy is quite
desirable, so as long as the flux is good for electronic work, you are in
business.
Yes, a 700 degree F. tip is great. I prefer ones with a 1.5 to 3 mm
screwdriver type tip, but the conical ones work good for many
Ken,
I am currently working on building my KPA100. As far
as the tip temperature goes, I have had to turn my
temp up on several joints to about 800F especially on
many of the ground connections, as the ground plane is
very large on parts of the board. For comparison, I
believe I kept the temp
Ken,
Use the biggest 700°F Tip that you have for a given soldering job. The more
mass the tip has, the better.
Tim Raymer
Ken Chandler [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/29/06 08:22:38
Hi all
My K2/100 is dispatched and awaiting arrival. I have been advised to use lead
solder for building the kit.
: RE: [Elecraft] Solder weller tips
Ken,
I am currently working on building my KPA100. As far
as the tip temperature goes, I have had to turn my
temp up on several joints to about 800F especially on
many of the ground connections, as the ground plane is
very large on parts of the board
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