chris.knudson
Well-known member
So, as someone who is relatively new to soldiering electronics, how do I know when I need to replace my iron's tip? I've only been soldering for about 7 or 8 months, but I have already gone through 4 or 5 spools of solder, and sometimes I feel like the solder is "sticky" -- in other words it pulls to a point away from the joint as I remove the iron. Does this mean that my tip might need to be replaced, or is this a sign of the iron not getting hot enough? I'm just too new to this to understand what is happening and how to diagnose it. Any input from those of you who have been at this for a while is greatly appreciated.