Volume Drop Paragon Overdrive
- Thread starter MauroRibeiroGtr
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GizzWizzKing
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Only times I've run into that issue was when I put the wrong resistor somewhere in the signal path. I'd check your band colors to be sure you didn't accidentally get a 47k in place of a 4.7k or something similar.
MauroRibeiroGtr
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I’ll check one more time, just in case. But I didn’t see any lose solder for now
Tks
Tks
Brett
Well-known member
Bottom left, second resistor up looks like it’s not soldered on the left pad. It could be an optical illusion.
MauroRibeiroGtr
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Nostradoomus
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A lot of those joints look cold, they should be nice and shiny.
MauroRibeiroGtr
New member
I changed the volume pot and it's working normally. It's the first time I've had a defect problem in alpha pot.
Regarding the appearance of the weld, I am using a lead-free alloy (supposedly less harmful). I don't know why, but it looks like an old weld.
But the important thing is that in the end the pedal worked.
Thank you all!!
Regarding the appearance of the weld, I am using a lead-free alloy (supposedly less harmful). I don't know why, but it looks like an old weld.
But the important thing is that in the end the pedal worked.
Thank you all!!
Brett
Well-known member
Glad to hear that you got things working.
If you're still new to soldering, you will find that the leaded solder is quite a bit easier to use. Being concerned about the health impacts is commendable, but if you follow safe handling techniques, you can minimize your risk.
I don't recall where I heard this, but it's a good analogy: treat leaded solder like raw meat. Don't put the stuff in your mouth, don't eat, drink, smoke, or otherwise while handling it. Don't touch your face, mouth, eyes, or any other sensitive area after handling it unless you've thoroughly washed your hands first.
A common misconception is that there is lead in the fumes when soldering with leaded solder. The fumes you're seeing/smelling is the flux. Rosin flux is most commonly used flux chemistry and can be an irritant for sensitive groups (asthmatics, COPD, etc.), but if you work in a well-ventilated area and follow the other safe-handling suggestions previously mentioned, your risk should be pretty minimal.
If you're still new to soldering, you will find that the leaded solder is quite a bit easier to use. Being concerned about the health impacts is commendable, but if you follow safe handling techniques, you can minimize your risk.
I don't recall where I heard this, but it's a good analogy: treat leaded solder like raw meat. Don't put the stuff in your mouth, don't eat, drink, smoke, or otherwise while handling it. Don't touch your face, mouth, eyes, or any other sensitive area after handling it unless you've thoroughly washed your hands first.
A common misconception is that there is lead in the fumes when soldering with leaded solder. The fumes you're seeing/smelling is the flux. Rosin flux is most commonly used flux chemistry and can be an irritant for sensitive groups (asthmatics, COPD, etc.), but if you work in a well-ventilated area and follow the other safe-handling suggestions previously mentioned, your risk should be pretty minimal.
andrewsrea
Member
I am glad you got it working!
I actually ran into a bad 'sweeper' (lug 2) on a new Alpha pot this year, as well.
I actually ran into a bad 'sweeper' (lug 2) on a new Alpha pot this year, as well.
Guilherme Collateral
Well-known member
Yeah, lead-free solder looks like crap, smell like chicken seasoning and it's a PITA to re-work.
