- | [* black] Covering the iron tip in a layer of solder is called "tinning," and the tip should always be tinned. |
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- | [* icon_note] If it's cleaned properly, solder should readily wet (flow onto) the tip. |
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- | [* black] If solder isn't "wetting" (flowing onto) the tip, the iron either isn't at working temperature or the tip isn't clean. |
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+ | [* icon_note] If the tip is clean and hot, solder should readily wet (flow onto) the tip. |
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+ | [* icon_reminder] Covering the iron tip in a layer of solder is called "tinning," and the tip should ''always'' stay tinned. |
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