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Old 20th Jun 2019, 7:49 pm   #33
magicsmoke
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Burgh Le Marsh, Lincolnshire, UK.
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Default Re: Poor solderability of old components, solutions?

To get leads clean I use a green nylon scrubbing pad, just clamp it round the lead and drag it through twice. Cheap and very effective.

I use an off cut of fibreglass net rod rather than a fibreglass pen, about as effective but you don't get the sharp fibres and it will last a very long time
Mick
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