lyberty5 Well-Known Member Jul 29, 2010 #1 when you guys say "tin" a wire, what do refer to? i mean is it the fact of removing a bit of the non-conductive plastic? or is it aplying a bit of solder on it? please help, this is not essential to me, but would be quite helpful
when you guys say "tin" a wire, what do refer to? i mean is it the fact of removing a bit of the non-conductive plastic? or is it aplying a bit of solder on it? please help, this is not essential to me, but would be quite helpful
bentomo Frequent Poster Jul 29, 2010 #4 Tinning protects the tip of the iron, just apply a little bit of solder to the iron every time you put it down.
Tinning protects the tip of the iron, just apply a little bit of solder to the iron every time you put it down.
Mako321 I like purpale ponies hi Jul 29, 2010 #5 Tinning wires also refers to adding a small amount of solder to the exposed wire, to prep it for soldering.
Tinning wires also refers to adding a small amount of solder to the exposed wire, to prep it for soldering.
