[R-390] Soldering/Desoldering Phenolic Terminals

[Barry]

> I can somewhat limit the heat hit the autotransformer but that’s just guesswork.

That should have been “…with the autotransformer…”.  Autocorrect at its best. 

Thanks,
Barry

> On Oct 14, 2024, at 6:56 PM, Barry <n4buq at knology.net> wrote:
> 
> Unfortunately, the only temperature controlled iron I have doesn’t have enough mass to work for this.  I can somewhat limit the heat hit the autotransformer but that’s just guesswork. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Barry
> 
>> On Oct 14, 2024, at 5:26 PM, Jim Whartenby via R-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> What temperature is your soldering tip set for?
>> 
>> Jim
>> Logic: Method used to arrive at the wrong conclusion, with confidence.  Murphy 
>> 
>>   On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 03:34:50 PM CDT, Barry Scott <72volkswagon at gmail.com> wrote:   
>> 
>> Yes, I have a hand-held solder-sucker.  If I can get it in place well
>> enough, it does work.  I typically have better luck using solder braid
>> and some good flux but I don't want to continue heating the post in
>> order to use it.  I just really don't want to break that post.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Barry - N4BUQ
>> 
>>>> On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM Jacques Fortin <jacques.f at videotron.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Barry,
>>> Do you have a de-soldering pump ?
>>> AKA a "Soldapullt" ??
>>> If the solder is sucked out first and you take small "long nose" pliers to
>>> unwind the wires wrapped around the post, way less chances to break those.
>>> But if ever this happens, let me know: I still have some spares.
>>> 
>>> 73, Jacques, VE2JFE in Montreal
>>> 
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>>> De : r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> De la
>>> part de Barry Scott
>>> Envoyé : 14 octobre 2024 16:01
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>>> Objet : [R-390] Soldering/Desoldering Phenolic Terminals
>>> 
>>> I may be faced with desoldering and soldering to one of the U-shaped solder
>>> posts that has a phenolic base.  I remember having problems with those in my
>>> R-390A/URRs where heat and just a little force could all-too-easily break
>>> the phenolic support.
>>> 
>>> Any good hints on doing this without breakage?  I think this one may not be
>>> too difficult because it appears the component's leads are not that tight on
>>> the posts and may slide off the ends of the posts without too much "pull"
>>> once the solder melts.
>>> 
>>> I'm contemplating just using quigs but would prefer to make things a bit
>>> neater without them if possible.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Barry - N4BUQ
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