Soldering iron is an AC device used for heating the iron tip. There is a heating element in the iron which heat up when current passes. To connect the soldering iron, a three-pin socket with proper earth connection is a must. Check the metal part of the iron using an AC tester for a...
In this tutorial we will go over the basics ofthrough-hole soldering-- also known as plated through-hole soldering (PTH), discuss the tools needed, go over techniques for proper soldering, and show you where you can go from there. We will also discuss rework as it pertains to through-hol...
The soldering iron in most of the pictures is made by Weller, and has a variable temperature control. This is the best of both worlds since you can set the heat exactly where you want it, but it's significantly more expensive than fixed-temperature irons. If you're just going to do so...
Soldering Sheet Metal Checklist What tools do I need for Slate Roofing? The primary slate roofing tools consist of slate rippers, hammers, cutters, and stakes. Being outfitted with the proper tools will make working with slate much more manageable when compared with generic roofing tools. The to...
Soldering Station This version is a more advanced type of the basic soldering pen. Note that, if you have much soldering to do, then having a soldering station is necessary because it will provide you with more control and more flexibility. ...
Why Is Good Wetting Soldering Important? A good type of solder wetting requires metal joining in an appropriate manner. Without good solder wetting, metal does not attach completely, which also results in not passing the standard of the industry for proper usage. Thus, consider them generally def...
One of the solder terminals on the fuse holder was melted into the holder (too much heat when soldering in the factory I guess). Several of the AC wires had been damaged when being stripped and barely had any strands left soldered in place. Two of the wires broke just due to my movin...
Without Solder It’s possible to join cooling system tubes without soldering them, using the Lokring System, developed by Vulkan. The process is quick, safe and efficient, requiring, in addition to Lokring connectors, only the use of an appropriate hand tool and the Lokprep seal. This is a...
laser tripwire that, combined with a photoresistor, can trigger just about any device. You can make traps, alarms, awesome party decorations, and all sorts of other awesome things with this easy-to-make device, provided you have a soldering iron and a local electronics store to buy some ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to repair the Vivitar 285's Flash Foot. First, remove the flash foot using a soldering iron. Melt the solder just enough, don't ruin the wires or the backing. Now, set the iron down and then short the wires out, you will see the flash go off when...