> If all you're doing is twisting the broken ends of the wire back > together and then soldering it, you don't even need a tip - just a > small propane torch. Get the flame on the area, and feed the solder in. > > > > Russ Edmunds
This is correct. Remember that the wire itself has to get hot enough to melt the solder. It is not good to use the flame to just melt solder onto cooler wire. The flux then keeps the wire from developing surface oxidation that would restrict the ability of the wire to "wick up" and absorb the melted solder into the joint and form a good bond. You need just enough heat to efficiently melt the solder. - Bob _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
