When you first get it hot, coat the tip with solder.

Then - wipe the tip off on a damp sponge every few joints.

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didileydadidah     QRP-L #1446 Code Warriors #35

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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 8:05 PM
Subject: [EE]: Soldering Help


> Hi,
>
> I have checked a few sites on the net for soldering
> help, but don't see the answer to my problem. I am using
> a 30 W iron from Radio Shack, and rosin core solder. The
> problem is the tip gets a build up on it after a few uses
> and no longer conducts heat. How do I prevent this ? I
> realize this is probably a trivial question to the pros,
> but I didn't see anything on the web on how to prevent
> this or what I am doing wrong.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>                  Kevin
>
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