What Temperature Should a Soldering Iron Be
Turn on the Soldering Iron and Set Temperature Above the Melting Point of Your Solder. 600°- 650°F (316°- 343°C) Is a Good Place to Start for Lead-Based Solder...
Turn on the soldering iron and set temperature above the melting point of your solder. 600°- 650°F (316°- 343°C) is a good place to start for lead-based solder and 650°- 700°F (343°- 371°C) for lead-free solder.
How do I know if my soldering iron is hot enough?
There should be a slight ‘hiss‘ when you do this; if there is no hiss the iron is not hot enough. The iron is ready when solder from the roll melts immediately upon contact with the tip and lingers there, bright and shiny.
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