Eric Shea

Soldering is an effective material joining method. Many materials (especially metals) can be joined together through soldering. Our focus here is on Brass. Can you solder Brass and can you do so using a standard iron? YES! You can solder Brass. However, there are factors to consider to ensure you solder brass properly. Below is […]

Temperature is an important factor when soldering as other factors like the quality of the soldering iron you use or type of solder. If you wish to know how hot a 30w soldering iron gets and other important related information, look no further! It’s a proven fact that temperature will affect the final quality of

When soldering, you need a soldering iron which is simply a heated metal with a tip and insulated handle. Soldering iron supplies the heat needed to melt the solder. Soldering iron must become hot enough to melt solder. This process usually makes the tip oxidize quickly. The tip is also prone to dirt and contamination

You need to stop water flow first to solder a pipe. Ideally, the joint should contain little to no water to ensure the heat remains high enough to melt the solder and create a strong joint. However, there’s more to soldering pipes that contain water. For a detailed answer, here’s a DIY guide to follow.

From health and environmental perspectives, lead free solder is better. The most notable benefit of lead-free solder is the absence of lead. The dangers of lead are well documented. Lead has been proven to be a cumulative toxin that has many severe effects on the body (especially in young children). Lead accumulates in body organs