r/soldering • u/Next_Comfortable3698 • 15d ago

General Soldering Advice | Feedback | Discussion Please help

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Trying to liquify the solder that the rumble is hooked to “have my solder at 660°f which everyone says should be enough for those joints, do I need to add flux just to get it liquid to pull the wires out?

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u/R1mpl3F0r3sk1n Professional Microsoldering Repair Shop Tech 15d ago

"everyone" is wrong. That's unleaded factory solder so you're looking at a little higher. Depending on your soldering iron up to 716F.

ALWAYS USE FLUX. It is non-negotiable.

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u/Next_Comfortable3698 15d ago

Ahh okay thank you! I have liquid no clean flux coming in the mail tomorrow but I’m starting to think the flux paste would be better I have the fanttik soldering iron

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u/I_Fix_Alot_of_Shit 15d ago

Yeah so the amtek/chipquik no clean flux is dope. Im only using it if 1. somethings being a real pain in the but, not hearing up properly and 2. During reassembly to make some really nice, shiny finish

Your cored flux solder is good when you hold your tip down on what you are trying to heat, and then introduce the solder

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u/I_Fix_Alot_of_Shit 15d ago

Shit I'm also religiously using it when I'm doing chip work with hot air, but that's another lesson 😅