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Diodes are normally rated at about 150 C continuously, and should stand a soldering iron temperature of about 250C for 20 seconds. Most electronic components are rated to stand soldering irons and the hot air flow used on surface mount components for a short time. I've soldered alternator diodes to their heatsinks with a small gas flame, and they worked ok after that. It's best to use lead-free solder, which is mostly tin and silver, as lead deteriorates after a while.
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How do you remove the alternator on a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville?
before you do anything with the alternator, make sure to unplug the battery. Then unplug the cables going into the alternator. There should be two. For the belt there is an engine part called a pulley - lift the pulley upwards to loosen the belt and take it off the alternator. Next you can unscrew the bolts attaching the alternator and take it out.
How do you break in a new soldering iron?
Look at the 'bit', the part that gets hot that you do the soldering with. It should have an inclined flat surface on the end. If it has not, make one by using a file. Heat the soldering iron up. At the same time get the solder out, which should be tin solder with internal flux. When the iron is hot, quickly file the surface of the bit clean and apply the solder, which should immediately 'take' to the surface. That's it.
How do you remove alternator on 1997 Chevy Suburban 1500 5.0L I have removed the belt 2 screws and wires and it is still is not loose. Is there an assembly diagram?
there should be 3 bolts attaching the alternator, 2 short bolts and 1 long bolt
Why should you open the windows when you are soldering?
You should always open the window when you are soldering because you can breath in toxic fumes which could effect you health!
How can one fix a soldering equipment like the soldering iron?
It depends what is broken at the soldering iron. It can be that the equipment should be repaired by a professional electrotechnican. It is not recommended to fix tools like this by the person itself.
What precautions should be observed when soldering printed circuit boards?
Never use a acid core solder only resin core should be used and keep the temperature of the soldering iron as low as possible 250 deg C max soldering should be done in a well ventilated space.
When soldering what should the flux be applied to?
The materials being soldered.
What size screws should I use for attaching a 2x4?
For attaching a 2x4, it is recommended to use 3-inch screws.
Should you use a torch or soldering gun for a radiator?
You should use a torch for soldering a radiator. Torches provide a more controlled and even heat, making it easier to solder the joints effectively. Soldering guns are typically not recommended for radiator repair as they can overheat and damage the radiator.
How many amps should your 2003 Toyota Corolla alternator put out?
It should put of 13.5 to 15.5 volts. The alternator is an 80 amp alternator.
What is the best soldering iron and tip to use on circuit boards?
Soldering irons come in a variety of sizes and shapes. There is a wide selection of soldering irons, soldering pencils, soldering stations and soldering guns available on market in the USA.Which soldering iron is the best soldering iron for you depends on the soldering work you are planning to do and how often you are planning on using your soldering iron. The following four factors should be taken into consideration when picking a soldering iron that will be used for soldering projects on circuit boards:1) ) type of the soldering tools2 wattage of the soldering iron3)temperature control4) tip size and shapeTypes of soldering toolsAll soldering tools can be divided in four different groups-Soldering pencils-Soldering station-Soldering rework /repair stations systems-Soldering gunsSoldering pencilsSoldering pencils are the simplest (and the cheapest) soldering tool. Soldering pencils are good only for simple do-it-yourself projects. The price range of the soldering pencils is $10-$30Soldering stationsSoldering station consists of two parts: soldering pencil and a power station. Soldering pencil is attached to a power station. Power station controls temperature of the iron tip in the wide range. It automatically keeps the iron tip at an appropriate temperature. Desired temperature of soldering iron is set with knob on the face plate of power station. Soldering station can be used for most of soldering projects. It can be used for soldering of through-hole components on circuit board as well as for soldering of very fine surface-mount components as small as 0603 and 0805. The price range of the soldering stations is $40-$150.Soldering rework /repair stations systemsSoldering rework/repair systems are complex soldering tools which are mostly used in industry or in the high-volume manufacturing facilities. This soldering systems are the most expensive soldering tools since they usually consist of power station and 4 or 5 hand pieces including soldering iron, hot-air gun, tweezers , vacuum pump which is used for the de-soldering work. The price range of the soldering systems is $250-$2500.Soldering gunsI do not recommend using soldering guns for fine soldering projects on circuit boards.The most popular brand names for soldering irons in the USA are Weller, Pace and Hakko. Aoyue soldering irons are less popular brand name in the United States then Weller or Pace. However, Aoyue soldering irons are much cheaper and they are good combination of quality and price.There is a wide selection of iron tips. Iron tips come in different shapes and sizes. For most soldering projects you can use screwdriver tip 0.062" or 0.032". For fine soldering projects and for soldering of small surface-mount components you can use conical tip 1/16".ConclusionI recommend a temperature controlled 50W soldering station. This soldering station will be excellent tool for most of soldering projects. My top recommendations are:-Weller WESD51 soldering station (digital)- Weller WES51 soldering station (analog)- Hakko FX-888 soldering station- Aoyue 2702A soldering station- Pace ST-25 soldering station
Why should some form of heat sink be used when soldering a rectifier in place?
The rectifier, actually any semiconductor, is heat sensitive. You must use a low wattage soldering iron and a heat sink, such as a pair of pliers clamped around the wire between the connection and the diode, to dissipate the heat. You must also make the connection as quickly as possible.
