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07.06.2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by E-Revonut View Post
I would appreciate it if you could just do a little write up on what solder and flux to use on what and where to get the stuff from. I know the aluminum tabs need special flux but don't know what kind.

At the very least I hope you can still answer questions for us on lipo repair. Such as if all I'm doing is replacing a balance tap can I just heat up the solder thats there and get the new wire to stick? otherwise I'm prolly just gonna solder a new tap on outside the pack.
If the tab already has solder you can just add a bit of regular 60/40 and replace the wire. Special flux/solder is only needed if the tab is bare al.

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Originally Posted by Metallover View Post
Linc, what is the main iron you use? I need a new one. I need a good one.
My big iron is a wall 180 watt gun type, you can also get it at sears as their craftsman brand. Now I use a 40 watt pencil type with a wide screwdriver style tip for doing al tabs, as the zinc solder and flux is hard on tips. I also have a 40 watt weller solder station that is great for smaller jobs.
   
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