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Soldering Iron Tips Stop Working/Melting Solder (feddit.de)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey everyone,

I'm a complete beginner in the world of soldering, and I'm facing some frustrating issues with my soldering iron tips. After just a few minutes of use, my soldering iron tips can't melt the solder anymore.

I always keep a sponge nearby and make sure to clean the tip frequently, just like I saw in tutorials. However, the tips still look a little "burned"/ black. Am I doing something wrong? Or could it be related to the soldering equipment I'm using? I bought a $20 kit on Amazon just to practice.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sponge may be burning as well. Do you keep the sponge moist?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's not soaking wet but definitely moist

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I recommend getting a brass wire/wool charger. Much better and convenient than using a sponge