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for a person with no experience it is still very easy to solder. but the steps still have to be known.
For silver bead or rosin solder you need a soldering iron of about 20W. The iron takes a few minutes to heat. at higher powers the tip will become discolored. Obviously you should never touch the tip so to tell if it is hot just touch it on a VERY wet sponge, if it sizzles instantly it is hot enough.
Melt a tiny bit of solder on the tip of the iron, this will eventually harden on the tip. this is called tinning. You tin the tip for a couple of reasons: It prevents the actual tip from rusting, the tinning, if it rusts will just sand off and more solder can be added. It also transfers heat more effectively
You do not solder wires by the tip, you solder the joint between them. you can joint them by twisting them together (wires) or bending them in a loop (lugs) You do not need to solder screws unless they are really small
heat the joint for a while with the tip and then press a long piece of solder on to the tip. remove it and wait for more heat/increase power if it does not melt within two seconds.
coat the connection so that the melted solder flows around it similarly to a meniscus. Be sure to remove the solder before the iron or the solder will harden with the connection. Solder cools faster than you would think.
Make sure you strip enough wire for the connection, do not skimp on this, the wire will heat enough to melt the insulation and then you will have a mess.
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How to remove solder?
Solder has to be heated in order to melt it for removal, usually by a soldering iron. Then the removal methods can vary. You can get a braided solder remover from a local electronics store that when applied to the melted solder will "wick up" the melted solder. Then there's the vacuum bulb or vacuum hand held solder pump that is used by placing it on the melted solder and either by releasing the bulb or tripping a lever, will literally suck the solder from the connection. Soldering is easy to learn but there are pitfalls if you're not familiar with the techniques, proper sizes of soldering irons, etc.
Can you replace your motherboard capacitors easily?
That would depend on your soldering skills. If you aren't confident in your ability to solder, then no, it will not be easy.
What sterling silver to use for soldering jewelry?
Typically one solders sterling silver with silver solders. There is not a solder called "sterling solder." You can choose from an array of silver solders ranging from easy (extra soft) through hard. Soft solders have lower silver content and melt at a lower temperature. Hard solders have higher silver content and flow at higher temperatures. If you are doing multiple solder joints on a single piece of solder you will need to use several grades of solder. However, if you are just creating a single solder joint than it is best to use a soft or medium solder.
What can you draw that will best describe the quartering act?
You could do the easy thing and draw a solder in a house with poorly dressed people.
How do you solder two metals?
with solder
Is it safe to solder inside?
Yes, usually no problem. If you know how to solder, then solder away.
Is flux in solder?
In some solder it is. But even if it is in the solder you should still use flux.
Is soft solder a good conductor of electricity?
Yes: flux core solder is. No: acid core solder is not.
Is solder a metallic compound?
Solder is a metallic alloy
What is solder used in?
solder is use for to make jewles
What is solder melting point?
Depends on the kind of solder.
What are the six types of bad solder connections?
Six types of bad solder connections include a cold joint with insufficient wetting (Pin) or insufficient wetting (Pad), a disturbed joint, an overheated joint, too much solder, or not enough solder.
