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Mastering the Art of Soldering
7. Too Much Solder
Joint with too much solder can still be considered fine, but we never can tell if the electrical
connection is reliable or not. As mentioned above, a good joint is the one with cone shape or
with a concave surface.
How to Repair:
Remove excess solder using tip of the soldering iron or use solder-sucker
or solder wick.
8. Untrimmed Leads
The excessively long leads portrayed in the photo above are obviously dangerous, as they
can cause potential short circuits.
How to Repair:
Trim all the leads to the top of the solder joint
9. Solder Bridge
A solder bridge forms when you use too much solder joining the tip of the two pins or pads.
How to Repair:
Remove excess solder using tip of the soldering iron or use solder-
sucker/desoldering pump or solder wick
How to Avoid:
Use just enough solder to make a good joint
