Alterações no passo nº 4
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[* black] After the entire working surface of the iron tip has been coated with solder, clean off any excess solder with your brass ball or damp cellulose sponge. | |
- | [* icon_note] "Stabbing" the brass wool a few times should do the job. |
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+ | [* icon_note] "Stabbing" the brass wool or wiping the tip with a damp sponge a few times should do the job. |
+ | [* black] Whether you're actively soldering or about to store your iron, you should ''always'' keep your tip tinned for these two reasons: |
[* icon_note] A tinned tip transfers heat much more effectively, making soldering a breeze. | |
[* icon_note] The solder coat creates a barrier between the tip and environment, dramatically reducing the rate of oxidation. |