How to solder electrical connections
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Learning to solder is a skill well worth the effort to master. It doesn't require a lot of equipment, supplies or technique, but there are a few things to be aware of. The following text will give some tips and info on soldering electrical wire and components. | Learning to solder is a skill well worth the effort to master. It doesn't require a lot of equipment, supplies or technique, but there are a few things to be aware of. The following text will give some tips and info on soldering electrical wire and components. | ||
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===Soldering guns, irons, and torches=== | ===Soldering guns, irons, and torches=== | ||
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File:Velleman solder tip cleaner.jpg| Soldering tip cleaner | File:Velleman solder tip cleaner.jpg| Soldering tip cleaner | ||
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==Some helpful tips== | ==Some helpful tips== | ||
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Only use rosin flux when doing electrical work. They even make a rosin core solder especially for electrical work. Other flux can lead to corrosion. Acid fluxes are best used on non-electrical work like radiators, etc. | Only use rosin flux when doing electrical work. They even make a rosin core solder especially for electrical work. Other flux can lead to corrosion. Acid fluxes are best used on non-electrical work like radiators, etc. | ||
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