I remember having so many problems with oxidation until someone showed me how to properly tin an iron. So much difference. I think this and flux changed the issues I was having and made things so much more enjoyable. Appreciate your video. I'm sure many people while appreciate it as well.
this is the basic tutorial that every technician and electrics enthusiast should know before watching every soldering tips videos. thank you i'll save it for later
I was having issues with melting the solder onto the tip after i dipped it in flux. After about 10 minutes i was able to melt it and get it to stick to the tip and from there on out it was easy. I thought i had a bad soldering iron because it was taking too long so I'm glad that it works perfectly now. TLDR: Thank you I thought my iron was broken 👍
I had black tips and not holding solders, but cleaning method looks like it will work. Until i get the shiny tips, it means oxidation of solder is cleaned. I used different tips, flat and pointed, but having problem of li ion 3.7v batteries. Now will try this method at 45o temperature, Thanks for yor work.
Tinning is a common practice, regardless of whether you will be using soldering iron often or not, once the tip is covered in solder, it will not oxidize, even if it's not been used for a long time (unless you use lead-free solder, in that case, it is more prone to oxidation than leaded solder, but still better than leaving tip bare metal).
How do you do this with the other soldering tips. My first tip tinned nicely. I tried to do the blade tip one and it just wouldn’t take. Could you show how to do other tips and can you show where the solder needs to cover on each one? For the blade tip is it quite literally just the blade edge of the tip? With the pen shaped one, it covers about 1/4 inch of the tip.
If the iron tip is too oxidized you might want to clean it with fine-grit sandpaper, after that, just keep repeating the process in the video, dip in the flux, apply solder, and clean inside the metal sponge, It should eventually start sticking.
I already bought different types of solder core(plumbing,electrical) thinking why are they all defective cuz none of them would stick to my iron and board. Then I noticed my tip was really black cuz I torched it like *censored* to heat quickly before. Long story short I replaced it with a new tip and now im a pro.
Helpful video, thanks! Tried it out using rosin flux (as that's what I had) but it seems the tip is just getting more oxidized when I dip it into the rosin. Don't know what I'm doing, or where I'm going wrong. What's worse is that the flux from the solder wire is doing the same thing too, keeping the solder from holding on to the tip.
The layer of oxidation could be too great, can try sanding the soldering iron tip with a fine-grit sandpaper, until the shiny look, then repeat the process.
Thank you. I've actually tried that. I used a steel wire mesh (steel wool) making sure the tip got really shiny. But when I would turn my iron on and it would start heating up, the shiny tip instantly would change colour (color) and seem to have another layer of oxide.
Exactly, that's why you need those 3 components to make it work. Dip the soldering iron tip in the flux, melt the solder, clean the excess solder with the steel wool sponge. Keep repeating until you notice a small parts of solder starting to stick, then slowly expand that patch until the whole tip is covered.
My iron evaporates flux quickly at 350°C. Is it normal? When I turn the knob to 200-250°C it picks up the flux somewhat but wont melt the lead free solder.
Flux evaporating quickly is normal, just like shown in the video. The tinning process is not quick, little-by-little, if you do everything right, the solder should begin sticking. Repeat that until the whole tip is covered in solder.
Keep air off your tip... thats all there is to know. Cover it with solder every few minutes of soldering and before turning it off. The solder will act as a barrier and wont let O2 oxidize it. Last forever and transfer heat the way it was made to do
Helpful video, thanks! Tried it out using rosin flux (as that's what I had) but it seems the tip is just getting more oxidized when I dip it into the rosin. Don't know what I'm doing, or where I'm going wrong.
This is not working for me. Tried multiple times to put flux on the tip and then some tin, tried even one with lead in it but no. Tin just doesn't hold on the tip only drops off. How can I fix this??? Need to use my soldering iron ASAP.
If the solder tip looks burnt, then this method alone is not as effective, you can try using a fine grit sandpaper (1000 grit, or above) to clean the burnt part, then repeat the process.
@remy1993 I end up ordering a few new tips and tip tinner. I used 350-360°C. Worked perfectly. Now I use the tip tinner every time I'm soldering something.
Tip tinner is actually destructive. It's not actually for tinning, ironically it's actually for what you needed in the first place - resurfacing a badly oxidized tip.
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You are asking if the soldering iron can be tinned without flux? I haven't tried it personally, but you should be able to do it, just make sure to clean the tip with the metal sponge and damp cloth often while applying the solder, it should be able to stick regardless.
Using the right flux is important, without the flux it would be very hard to get the solder to stick. Also, if you're using lead-free solder, it might require additional time to get it to stick.
New tips still need to be tinned, they will become oxidized immediately after turning on (unless they're pre-tinned, which I haven't seen such examples so far).
That Soldering Metal Spunge, Never Buy It In Hardware Store, It Costs Around 10 Euros For That One Sponge, Buy It In A Supermarket at Kitchen Aile, It WIll Cost MAXIMUM 5 Euros There. i buy pack Of 4x for 1 Euro
The stainless steel sponge can be found in almost any supermarket, that's the one that was used in the video. The brass sponge is recommended for cleaning the soldering iron tip, but it appears to be not as widely available. For occasional use, it makes very little difference.
I remember having so many problems with oxidation until someone showed me how to properly tin an iron. So much difference. I think this and flux changed the issues I was having and made things so much more enjoyable. Appreciate your video. I'm sure many people while appreciate it as well.
I hope so because I am struggling. A bit frustrating to be honest.
this is the basic tutorial that every technician and electrics enthusiast should know before watching every soldering tips videos. thank you i'll save it for later
I was having issues with melting the solder onto the tip after i dipped it in flux. After about 10 minutes i was able to melt it and get it to stick to the tip and from there on out it was easy. I thought i had a bad soldering iron because it was taking too long so I'm glad that it works perfectly now.
TLDR: Thank you I thought my iron was broken 👍
I had black tips and not holding solders, but cleaning method looks like it will work. Until i get the shiny tips, it means oxidation of solder is cleaned. I used different tips, flat and pointed, but having problem of li ion 3.7v batteries. Now will try this method at 45o temperature, Thanks for yor work.
Thanks so much. This video helped a lot.
I really appreciate that video. Please add more.
thank you for the tutorial I appreciate it
Thanks this helped me
Do you do this before putting the iron away for storage or do you do this before you start using it each time?
Tinning is a common practice, regardless of whether you will be using soldering iron often or not, once the tip is covered in solder, it will not oxidize, even if it's not been used for a long time (unless you use lead-free solder, in that case, it is more prone to oxidation than leaded solder, but still better than leaving tip bare metal).
Great video! Thanks! Would have been nice to see you melt the solder.
How do you do this with the other soldering tips. My first tip tinned nicely. I tried to do the blade tip one and it just wouldn’t take. Could you show how to do other tips and can you show where the solder needs to cover on each one?
For the blade tip is it quite literally just the blade edge of the tip? With the pen shaped one, it covers about 1/4 inch of the tip.
If the iron tip is too oxidized you might want to clean it with fine-grit sandpaper, after that, just keep repeating the process in the video, dip in the flux, apply solder, and clean inside the metal sponge, It should eventually start sticking.
And yes, you don't have to tin the whole tip, just the part that will be touching the solder.
I just made some smallest cut around and it holds very good ..it very smooth so it don't hold to much
This really helps! Thanks!!
thank you will try it later
I already bought different types of solder core(plumbing,electrical) thinking why are they all defective cuz none of them would stick to my iron and board. Then I noticed my tip was really black cuz I torched it like *censored* to heat quickly before. Long story short I replaced it with a new tip and now im a pro.
what temperature should you put the soldering iron on to start tinning? (i’m a beginner)
Between 300°C and 400°C the solder should melt ok, but try different values.
Helpful video, thanks! Tried it out using rosin flux (as that's what I had) but it seems the tip is just getting more oxidized when I dip it into the rosin. Don't know what I'm doing, or where I'm going wrong. What's worse is that the flux from the solder wire is doing the same thing too, keeping the solder from holding on to the tip.
The layer of oxidation could be too great, can try sanding the soldering iron tip with a fine-grit sandpaper, until the shiny look, then repeat the process.
Thank you. I've actually tried that. I used a steel wire mesh (steel wool) making sure the tip got really shiny. But when I would turn my iron on and it would start heating up, the shiny tip instantly would change colour (color) and seem to have another layer of oxide.
Exactly, that's why you need those 3 components to make it work. Dip the soldering iron tip in the flux, melt the solder, clean the excess solder with the steel wool sponge. Keep repeating until you notice a small parts of solder starting to stick, then slowly expand that patch until the whole tip is covered.
@TaizyaSimwanza And of course the damp cloth, as shown in the video.
Thanks for the advice
My iron evaporates flux quickly at 350°C. Is it normal? When I turn the knob to 200-250°C it picks up the flux somewhat but wont melt the lead free solder.
Flux evaporating quickly is normal, just like shown in the video. The tinning process is not quick, little-by-little, if you do everything right, the solder should begin sticking. Repeat that until the whole tip is covered in solder.
Of course, the ventilation is important, avoid contact with the fumes from the flux.
@@diy7official Thank you for clarifying!
What clothe do you use
I used a regular kitchen rag, but any cloth would do, as long as it's dampened. But I would avoid microfiber towels as they melt easily.
Keep air off your tip... thats all there is to know. Cover it with solder every few minutes of soldering and before turning it off. The solder will act as a barrier and wont let O2 oxidize it. Last forever and transfer heat the way it was made to do
Helpful video, thanks! Tried it out using rosin flux (as that's what I had) but it seems the tip is just getting more oxidized when I dip it into the rosin. Don't know what I'm doing, or where I'm going wrong.
This is not working for me. Tried multiple times to put flux on the tip and then some tin, tried even one with lead in it but no. Tin just doesn't hold on the tip only drops off. How can I fix this??? Need to use my soldering iron ASAP.
If the solder tip looks burnt, then this method alone is not as effective, you can try using a fine grit sandpaper (1000 grit, or above) to clean the burnt part, then repeat the process.
Yup use smoother sandpaper and cordless drill. Then make sure don't heat temperature 400° above
@remy1993 I end up ordering a few new tips and tip tinner. I used 350-360°C. Worked perfectly. Now I use the tip tinner every time I'm soldering something.
Tip tinner is actually destructive. It's not actually for tinning, ironically it's actually for what you needed in the first place - resurfacing a badly oxidized tip.
@@ogprettyDEMOATNA Everything you said is incorrect.
Hello, how do I fix my dell latitude 5400 not going to sleep when lid is closed. When my power option in windows "Choose what closing the lid will do" is set to sleep please... Please help
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yup never under estimate the importance of flux, all though most solder has flux in it always have extra on hand
AHA! Thank you.
I just used citric acid and it worked almost instantly no need to buy tinning flux.
can i do this without the damp cloth?
just the bronze sponge?
You can try that, should work ok with just the sponge.
Pwede ba gawin thinning ng soldering tip na walang flux? Salamat
Thanks for the video.
You are asking if the soldering iron can be tinned without flux? I haven't tried it personally, but you should be able to do it, just make sure to clean the tip with the metal sponge and damp cloth often while applying the solder, it should be able to stick regardless.
@@diy7official Thank you. I tried it. It worked well.
More power. Goodluck
Naks kala ko nasira na yung akin
Can i use any flux or a special kind of tinning product?
Any soldering flux should work.
@@diy7official thank you
That shit don't work... Did to a bran new one and it just rolls off and i tryed a lot of times then i just gave up.
Using the right flux is important, without the flux it would be very hard to get the solder to stick. Also, if you're using lead-free solder, it might require additional time to get it to stick.
Will yellow/ rosin flux work ?
Rosin flux should work ok, it does the same thing as any other soldering flux.
First video that said WHY you tin the tip…
I've never done this. All my tips turned black and they work just fine
(I'm kidding. This is good to know)
Why is my flux yellow is that even flux?
There are various types of flux paste, yours is probably "Rosin Flux".
Just use a new tip. Tips are fairly cheap if bought in bulk.
New tips still need to be tinned, they will become oxidized immediately after turning on (unless they're pre-tinned, which I haven't seen such examples so far).
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Bad habbit. Don’t dip. Soldering iron in flux
Can't confirm nor deny that. Regardless, this video is about tinning the oxidized soldering iron tip, not something that would be done frequently.
What then is the proper way to use flux. Kindly educate us. Thank you
Dipping is the common practice I supposed.
It's how you do it. Please tell us how to do it your way
10 fu*cking months are youre not telling us the correct you dofus
That Soldering Metal Spunge, Never Buy It In Hardware Store, It Costs Around 10 Euros For That One Sponge, Buy It In A Supermarket at Kitchen Aile, It WIll Cost MAXIMUM 5 Euros There. i buy pack Of 4x for 1 Euro
The stainless steel sponge can be found in almost any supermarket, that's the one that was used in the video. The brass sponge is recommended for cleaning the soldering iron tip, but it appears to be not as widely available. For occasional use, it makes very little difference.