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| ChadTower:
4 feet could work in some circumstances, possibly... they should put that info in the auction. There isn't a length in there and the picture doesn't give any indication of that either. |
| vader:
I was referring to the length on my own station...different model than that...I'm looking for the length of that one out of curiosity now. I still think your solder is the problem on your end, any iron should work fine for what your doing. Timi |
| ChadTower:
That's what I'm hoping... the solder came in an "electronics repair kit" my friend had, but eh, who knows... |
| SirPeale:
--- Quote from: Tim on December 07, 2005, 09:10:21 am ---Just curious.. you say coil.. Im not sure just where/what you are trying to solder on this coil but wire for coils are coated. They might look like bare wire but you never get it to solder. Try scraping the wire with a knife then try soldering it. --- End quote --- Pinball coils have the wires attached to solder tabs. They're there specifically to be soldered to. Again, the coil will suck up a *lot* of heat. However, if when you put solder directly on the tip, and it does nothing, then it sounds like your iron is suspect. Do you have a soldering GUN? Tons of juice, and it'll make quick work of that job. |
| MaximRecoil:
--- Quote ---However, if when you put solder directly on the tip, and it does nothing, then it sounds like your iron is suspect. --- End quote --- Did he say that? Yeah, if the solder wire won't even melt when directly touching the tip then the iron is not getting hot enough, and is probably junk. Radio Shack has them for what, $7? Bob Roberts has cheap ones too for $5. In fact, he has a whole starter kit that comes with a stand and a solder sucker for $12.50 which is a hell of a deal if you ask me. You don't need anything fancy for general purpose soldering anyway. |
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