- | [* red] While the iron is cooled, inspect the tip for pits, holes, cracks, deformations, or exposed copper. If the iron plating is damaged, save yourself the headache and just replace the tip. |
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- | [* black] Exposed copper will dissolve into your joints and cause other issues |
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- | [* black] [Pic two: deformed working surface] |
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+ | [* red] While the iron is cool, inspect the tip for pits, holes, cracks, deformations, or exposed copper. If the iron plating is damaged, save yourself the headache and just replace the tip. |
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+ | [* black] [Pic two: somewhat deformed tip working surface, ideally demonstrating multiple issues (deformation and pitting for example] |
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