Hey everyone,

I’m a complete beginner in the world of soldering, and I’m facing some frustrating issues with my soldering iron tips. After just a few minutes of use, my soldering iron tips can’t melt the solder anymore.

I always keep a sponge nearby and make sure to clean the tip frequently, just like I saw in tutorials. However, the tips still look a little “burned”/ black. Am I doing something wrong? Or could it be related to the soldering equipment I’m using? I bought a $20 kit on Amazon just to practice.

  • hardware26
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    1 year ago

    Sponge may be burning as well. Do you keep the sponge moist?

      • SkaveRat
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        1 year ago

        I recommend getting a brass wire/wool charger. Much better and convenient than using a sponge