[HBR] Oxidized socket terminals

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/24/06 7:36:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Bill at LizCurtisHiggs.com writes:


> I have in the past purchased "new old stock" tube sockets from several 
> suppliers. While the sockets were as advertised, the terminals  were rather dull 
> (oxidation?) and would not take solder. 

I've never had this problem - where are the sockets from? All the ones I have 
are tinned, so they take solder easily.

What I *have* found is that NOS parts may need a bit more heat to get through 
the oxidation. A real soldering iron (100W) is often a help. Small 
solid-state irons just don't cut it.

73 de Jim, N2EY