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  • skankhunt42OPtoSolderinglooking for advice
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    3 days ago

    This makes me feel a lot better, thank you!

    My usual temperature was 370°c but since I’ve burned the via I’ve dropped it down to 340°c and only go up when I really need to. I’ll probably go back to 370°c

    As for the stubborn points, I’m going to preheat and try different/larger tips before I go above 400°c.

    Thanks again!


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    I understand, thank you.

    The reason I burned the via was because I couldn’t get the old solder out and didn’t know how to do it safely. Sounds like the solution is to pre-heat the board, use leaded solder, and try a larger/different tip.

    What I shouldn’t do is use low melt or just keep increasing the temperature.


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    3 days ago

    A chisel tip is good for small vias?

    What about lowmelt? I’ve seen videos and it just gets all over everything.

    I’ve ordered a couple practice board, I’m going to try to replicate my mistake (burn the pad off) then preheat the board and try a few different things to see what works best. I’ll order some leaded solder too, thank you!


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    I got a rework station about a week ago. Is there a good temp to heat the board with? I know I don’t focus the heat in one spot and always keep it moving but as for temperature or air flow I have no idea.

    I haven’t read or seen many people preheat the board. Is this true for all soldering projects or just for the stubborn points?









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    They’re allowed to ask you for $50, just like I can ask you for $50. Doesn’t mean shit and you can say no.

    That being said, be nice but be firm. Ask what it’s for and then do specific research to see if its allowed. If it is, ask for time to pay it, if not, say no.