solder stations

[Blvdre]

Blindman's got me beat. Mil spec is class three at worst, and I can imagine some of the requirements for various specific applications. At my place of business, we are annually certified to IPC-A-610 (just finished my 21st re-cert last week). We are held to at least class two work, class three for certain applications.

400 F is much too low. A good standard start temp for an average iron is 700F. Dwell time shouldn't be more than three seconds.

[4tay]

400 F is much too low. A good standard start temp for an average iron is 700F. Dwell time shouldn't be more than three seconds.

The melt temp of my solder ranges from 380-425. Wouldn't going to 700 be overkill/possibly damage xover parts from heat transfer? I take precautions and use heat sinks, but I got good flow with Cardas quad eutectic at 400.

[juniper8]

Are any of soldering experts availible to solder in the Minnesota area, about 30 points?

[Blvdre]

No, not at all. You're in danger of creating cold solder joints. Most standard solders will flow that low, but you should never run your iron at that low of a temp. Components, wiring, circuit board traces, etc. all act as heat sinks. 700F is the typical starting temp for most general soldering. Turn your iron up, you are not going to damage your x-over components. Just be mindful of your dwell time.

[4tay]

No, not at all. You're in danger of creating cold solder joints. Most standard solders will flow that low, but you should never run your iron at that low of a temp. Components, wiring, circuit board traces, etc. all act as heat sinks. 700F is the typical starting temp for most general soldering. Turn your iron up, you are not going to damage your x-over components. Just be mindful of your dwell time.

I shall do that. BTW: I remember when Church street in Burlington (and areas about) used to sell Klipsch. Plattsburgh (Frank at the sound room) had them as well, for a bit less.

[Blvdre]

No, not at all. You're in danger of creating cold solder joints. Most standard solders will flow that low, but you should never run your iron at that low of a temp. Components, wiring, circuit board traces, etc. all act as heat sinks. 700F is the typical starting temp for most general soldering. Turn your iron up, you are not going to damage your x-over components. Just be mindful of your dwell time.

I shall do that. BTW: I remember when Church street in Burlington (and areas about) used to sell Klipsch. Plattsburgh (Frank at the sound room) had them as well, for a bit less.

You have a good memory, that was City Stereo, just off from Church Street. I bought my first Klipsch there, a pair of unfinished Cornwalls in '87. I sold them in '89/'90 and, oddly enough, the guy I sold them to just put them up on Craigslist . Unfortunately he carpeted them, so it will be a bit of work to get them presentable. Not familiar with Franks, but I bet forum member Frzninvt is.

[cyclonecj]

Just to throw one more into the mix... I have been using a Supertemp XY9-60D for about 10 years now. Its nice to be able to set any temp I want and have it keep it there.

Second one on the page

[hklinker]

Got the work bench setup with parts bins in the shop just yesterday, got a hankering to solder something...

It's time I had a nice one, flexible but not too spendy.

Suggestions?

Using a Rat Shack station that doesn't cut the mustard! I'm looking at the Haako 936 which is not too pricey at $75. Here's the link;

http://www.kimcodistributing.com/store/item.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=461&ITEM_ID=7&gclid=CPCoofuXy6ECFSYJswod91aUdQ

How was Key West?

Herb