[Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

[Don Wilhelm]

Smith,

I suggest you increase the iron temperature to 400 degC (750 degF).

The other suggestion I can offer is to use 63/37 allow solder (eutectic) 
with a mildly reactive flux (such as Kester 287).  Save the large 
diameter Kester 44 (highly reactive flux) for antenna work and other 
jobs where there may be a substantial amount of oxidation on the leads

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/26/2012 7:26 PM, W9HAK wrote:
> I have a new solder iron that is temperature
> controlled in degrees C.
> What temp should I set the iron for work on  the
> K3? I am using 60/40
> rosin core, small diameter solder. While using
> solder wick to clean out
> the holes from the 12 dc mod kit I used 300c and
> dipped the wick in
> solder flux. I pulled the solder wick across the
> land when the solder
> was liquid, it cleaned the holes on the first pass.
>
> Smith Bradford
> W9HAK
>
>
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