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Offline nomater

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Soldering Help Needed
« on: July 01, 2011, 12:29:59 AM »
What is the best wattage soldering iron for this kind of stuff? (modding, small wires, etc.)


Also what type of solder works best?

Thanks

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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 01:12:13 AM »
- I would suggest about 20w.

-I would suggest the thinnest rosin core lead solder you can get your hands on.

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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 07:53:17 AM »
i use a 15 w but 20 would be better for wires and i think 15 is better for lights

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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2011, 11:58:41 AM »
Thanks for the suggestions.


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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 04:22:43 AM »
I use a 20w and 0.71 mm soldering wire.. get some soldering flux as well, very helpfull

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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 06:48:43 PM »
i use a 35W.
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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2011, 06:53:31 PM »
I use a 15watt for alot of things, controllers , leds small 30awg wire, chips,   heavier wire i use a 25 watt and for desoldering i use a 40watt soldering iron, and or desoldering iron which i think is around 40 or 50 watt, desoldering tools or desolder bulb. solder it depends on what i am soldering and flux once in a while depending on what it is I am soldering.

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Re: Soldering Help Needed
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2011, 08:57:25 PM »
25 watt for everything xD and .032" solder. ;)


 

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