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Westwind
Posted on Sunday, March 10, 2002 - 1:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Can you please tell me what the best type and size solder to use when working on a CB.I have a soldering iron that has 20 watt low and 40 watt high.Which one do you reccomend-low or high when do mods?...........Thanks for your help
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Tech181
Posted on Sunday, March 10, 2002 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Westwind,

Keep the iron as cool as possible to help prevent component and trace damage, I use, and recommend .032" 60/40 rosin core solder. Perhaps a little thick for some folks tastes but good all around.

Steve
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Tech181@copperelectronics.com
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Taz
Posted on Sunday, March 10, 2002 - 1:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thats what i use, its not too messy.

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