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Mastering the Art of Soldering
Plug in and turn ON the soldering iron, wait for more or less 3 minutes until it heats and set
the temperature. Add water to the sponge to clean the tip of the soldering iron.
4. Soldering the wires.
Use the tip of the iron to touch about an inch off the end of the string solder. The iron should
spontaneously penetrate the solder right onto the tip of your iron. When the solder is already
on the tip of the iron, put it to the copper wires. Add more flux if needed if the solder doesn’t
flow easily right into the connection. Continue picking up more solders with the iron and add
it to the joint until the wires are filled. Make sure to solder the connection equally and
completely.
Note:
AVOID putting too much solder on the connection as it will add more resistance.
Carefully check the wires if they are fully joined. Also check the joints and all sides of the
connection. Pull on the two wires to test if you have formed a stable/good bond.
5. Protect the joint.
Use the heat shrink tube to cover the joint. Slide it over the joint. With the use of a heat gun,
heat it back and forth so that there will be less direct heat on the jacket.
