David, Assuming a 2 lead component -- I would use 750 to 800 deg F to remove the component - heat each end alternately until it moves and then "flick" it away from its solder pads.
When installing the new component, 650 to 700 deg F should be adequate, but that depends on the solder - if you are using lead-free solder, you will have to increase those temperatures. The soldering of any one connection should be complete in 2 to 3 seconds, if it takes longer than that, the soldering temperature is too low, but if it takes less than 2 seconds for the solder to flow, the iron is too hot. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/28/2010 9:13 PM, David Christ wrote: > I have to replace a surface mount RFC on my K3. Any suggestions on > what tip temperature to use? The same for removal and replacement? > > David K0LUM > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
