I only recently bought a new soldering Iron, Its a 3x1.5V (8W) Soldering Iron from Maplins. It suits perfect for the type of job I need it for, but very quickly after I used it (about 3 hours), it would struggle to melt the solder completely. After placing a dab of solder or melting pre-placed dabs I always wipe the tip on a cellulose sponge, then put a small amount of solder back on the tip. (Pic of tip below)
I've replaced the batteries and attempted just keeping the heat on for a time but it only fixes it momentarily
I've seen online some people use rosin to help clean the solder, Is that all I need?
I appreciate all the help I can get, I'm extremely new to electronic engineering and know theres a lot to learn, TIA
-Miasto
I've replaced the batteries and attempted just keeping the heat on for a time but it only fixes it momentarily
I've seen online some people use rosin to help clean the solder, Is that all I need?
I appreciate all the help I can get, I'm extremely new to electronic engineering and know theres a lot to learn, TIA
-Miasto
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