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Soldering Iron Temp

Started by db72, June 04, 2010, 07:32:10 PM

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db72

What temp do most of you have your irons set to? I know this has a lot to do with what solder you use as well but what are some guidelines? I don't want to fry any of my expensive mojo components. ;)
-db-

fine diei est quod est

k.rock!

I don't consider myself an expert by any means, but I know that I never set my soldering iron to the hottest setting. I've had good success adjusting to 3/4 of my maximum setting. I guess if you're concerned about a delicate/vintage/expensive getting fried you can always get one of those heat sinks you clip on the part...just for safety sakes :) Good luck!

-K
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brotherdoc

I set mine at around 615 degrees.  3-4 seconds of preheating and then lay the solder on.

pandadandan

Mine's always at about 450 centigrade.  Dunno that in fahrenheit.

brotherdoc

Quote from: pandadandan on December 09, 2010, 04:04:31 AM
Mine's always at about 450 centigrade.  Dunno that in fahrenheit.

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