| - | [* black] As you're soldering, you should be regularly wiping off the hot iron tip with a brass cleaning ball or a sponge damp with deionized water. |
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| - | [* black] Brass cleaning ball: Think of it like steel wool, but brass. Many solderers prefer it because it is abrasive and doesn't need to be damp. Be sure to buy from a reputable source; cheap counterfeits are often just steel |
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| - | [* icon_caution] Be sure to the brass buy from a reputable source; cheap counterfeits are often just steel covered in a thin layer of copper and will damage your tip. |
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| - | [* black] Sponge: A celluose sponge usually comes with most soldering workstations. Not as long-lasting as a brass cleaning ball and must be kept damp, ideally with deionized water. |
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| + | [* black] As you're soldering, regularly wipe off the hot iron tip with a brass cleaning ball or a sponge damp with deionized water. |
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| + | [* black] ***Brass wool***: Like steel wool—but brass. Many solderers prefer it because it's abrasive and doesn't need to be damp. |
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| + | [* icon_caution] Be sure to buy the brass wool from a reputable source; cheap counterfeits are often just steel covered in a thin layer of copper and will damage your tip. |
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| + | [* black] ***Celluose sponge***: Usually comes with most soldering workstations. Not as long-lasting as a brass cleaning ball and must be kept damp, ideally with deionized water. |
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