04-24-2014, 05:26 PM
Here is a debatable subject.
Whether to fuse flux when soldering, or is there a beter method of cleaning old solder connections before soldering in new caps.
I like to use it on old dirty looking connections to help the new solder flow.
Seems to take a little less heat to melt the solder with flux.
Or, do others have a better method when re-capping.
Also, is there a way of checking a cap when installed to verify it is good?
When I re-cap, I like to play radio about every 3 caps to insure I haven't screwed up.
Have one now that is acting up volume wise after the last 3 caps
Check location of caps and seems they are installed right.
Bad cap or maybe a drop of solder somewhere?
Have to get the magnifying glass out tonite I guess.
Anyway, to flux or not to flux?
murf
Whether to fuse flux when soldering, or is there a beter method of cleaning old solder connections before soldering in new caps.
I like to use it on old dirty looking connections to help the new solder flow.
Seems to take a little less heat to melt the solder with flux.
Or, do others have a better method when re-capping.
Also, is there a way of checking a cap when installed to verify it is good?
When I re-cap, I like to play radio about every 3 caps to insure I haven't screwed up.
Have one now that is acting up volume wise after the last 3 caps
Check location of caps and seems they are installed right.
Bad cap or maybe a drop of solder somewhere?
Have to get the magnifying glass out tonite I guess.
Anyway, to flux or not to flux?
murf
