Thanks for this! It was awesome. Now I know why I had bad solder joint in the past 😄 Can you do another video that shows your technique for the amp potentiometer soldering? The pots are the ones I worry about the most because I’m always afraid that I’m burning/damaging the inside of the pots 😩
44 is the type of flux. That’s 60/40 (60% Tin and 40% Lead) solder. Lester flows well. I’ve usd their lead free solder and you have to use a higher temperature but it’s not bad to work with if you have a good iron.
Confused...you refer to your Kester 44 solder "acid core", but the roll you held up to the camera identifies the solder as "rosin core". Is rosin core the same as acid core?
Yes, "rosin" is an acid base flux when referring to kester. Kester is labeled as "rosin" core as it's trade name. Other mfg's call is acid core flux. So, in universal slang it would be just any leaded acid core flux solder.- Mojo Team
@@mojotoneofficialHave to say, I disagree with the assertion that the term "acid core" is universally used for electronics solder. I think that will lead quite a few people astray. Modern "Acid core" designation is typically reserved for fluxes that are too corrosive for electronics. I fear this will cause many to incorrectly conclude they should use acid core labelled solders on their projects, where it could degrade connections in many cases. I'm also wondering about the corroded iron tips mentioned in the video. I wouldn't expect Kester 44 to destroy tips that fast since it's an RA flux core which is only mildly corrosive. Have to take your word for it though since you said the tips were lower quality. Other than that nitpick, great build guide series so far.
@@synaptic07 I agree. I was surprised to hear that they run through tips so quickly. I use ROL0 or ROL1 rosin flux and have done maybe 160 hours of soldering with no tip degradation. He also keeps his iron 100c hotter than mine also, so that might also contribute.
I have to say, the lead content of leaded solder is not low. I think what is shown is 60/40 solder which is 40% lead. Please wash your hands immediately after using and don't smoke, drink or eat while you solder.
Thanks for this! It was awesome. Now I know why I had bad solder joint in the past 😄 Can you do another video that shows your technique for the amp potentiometer soldering? The pots are the ones I worry about the most because I’m always afraid that I’m burning/damaging the inside of the pots 😩
Thanks for all the information. Andy please show us your soldering technique for the amp potentiometer .
Charles T.
Yeah. Me too😩
100 watt hear monster.
thank you Andy
44 is the type of flux. That’s 60/40 (60% Tin and 40% Lead) solder. Lester flows well. I’ve usd their lead free solder and you have to use a higher temperature but it’s not bad to work with if you have a good iron.
Another reason for cold solder joints is blowing on it. It's almost subconsious to blow the smoke away . Don't just wait.
Confused...you refer to your Kester 44 solder "acid core", but the roll you held up to the camera identifies the solder as "rosin core". Is rosin core the same as acid core?
Yes, "rosin" is an acid base flux when referring to kester. Kester is labeled as "rosin" core as it's trade name. Other mfg's call is acid core flux. So, in universal slang it would be just any leaded acid core flux solder.- Mojo Team
@@mojotoneofficialHave to say, I disagree with the assertion that the term "acid core" is universally used for electronics solder. I think that will lead quite a few people astray.
Modern "Acid core" designation is typically reserved for fluxes that are too corrosive for electronics.
I fear this will cause many to incorrectly conclude they should use acid core labelled solders on their projects, where it could degrade connections in many cases.
I'm also wondering about the corroded iron tips mentioned in the video.
I wouldn't expect Kester 44 to destroy tips that fast since it's an RA flux core which is only mildly corrosive. Have to take your word for it though since you said the tips were lower quality.
Other than that nitpick, great build guide series so far.
@@synaptic07
I agree. I was surprised to hear that they run through tips so quickly.
I use ROL0 or ROL1 rosin flux and have done maybe 160 hours of soldering with no tip degradation.
He also keeps his iron 100c hotter than mine also, so that might also contribute.
I have to say, the lead content of leaded solder is not low. I think what is shown is 60/40 solder which is 40% lead.
Please wash your hands immediately after using and don't smoke, drink or eat while you solder.
High heat is better ,,,in and out quick!
Actually, you could get actually drunk, actually pretty fast, playing an Actual drinking game to these vids.