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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:11 pm 
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I am working with 'Super Safe' rosin flux. How do I clean the tip of the iron given I am not using acid flux anymore? Would a brass brush work well or is there a different way of doing so?

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:56 pm 
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Sambear,

I just followed Ed"s advice and bought some of that Super Safe Gel.

When I got that, I also purchased their "Lead Free Tip Tinner". It really does a SUPER job of cleaning and coating the tip.

You just put the tip in and pull it out and it's bright. I also do that just before shutting down for the night. The tip stays bright until I get started again.

Chuck L.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:55 pm 
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A block of Sal ammoniac is also an excellent way to clean your tip. I noted this in the Soldering thread as well.

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