Re: Lead Free (was Re: CD MMC caps from DigiKey...)

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Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Terry,

I have a couple of old Weller soldering stations (20-30 years old) 
and the tip determines the temp.  Tips of various shapes come in 600, 
700, and 800 degrees.  I like the 700 degree tip but that is for tin 
lead solder.  Maybe the 800 degree tip would work for the lead free solder.

Gerry R

> Original poster: Terry Fritz <vardin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi,
>
> At 07:12 PM 12/15/2005, you wrote:
> > Well now you have me thinking that I must be really good at soldering...
> >
> > I have been using lead free solder for a year now, with decent
> > results, it does help to make sure you soldering iron tip is
> > compatable with it though (lead free solder would not tin my old tip,
> > I bought a new one that said it was for lead free use, and it worked
> > a lot better).
>
> What type/manufacturer of solder????  The special tip is a new to me *;-)))
>
> Cheers,
>
>         Terry