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Marko Bre
By Marko Bre
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So i want to change soldering tip, but when i opened it this black powder came out, can somebody tell me what is that, and should i remove it?IMG_20170710_152341.thumb.jpg.8634b5ac24144ad8bb3ba09ac1b4520c.jpgn it?IMG_20170710_152333.thumb.jpg.3a1765f292aebd4c78cefb559ebc60f4.jpg

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It was like 15$ (60W), yea i have been cleaning it with wire tip cleaner and sponge

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Yeah, go ahead and throw it in the bin.

That black powder is burnt ceramic dust from the heating element. It definitely shouldn't do that.

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2 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said:

I suggest this one if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money.  It's what I use and it's pretty good.

yes, a soldering iron with temperature control is so much better ... i had some of these $15 thingies and my solder points all looked like garbage.

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Mine was like screwdriver, because of that i want to change it :) Thanks

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1 hour ago, Marko Bre said:

Mine was like screwdriver, because of that i want to change it :) Thanks

If you get the one I bought, make sure you also buy some new tips.  It only comes with one.  They aren't expensive.

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