tin the wire?

ROKKn717 · 03-20-2003,12:41 AM

what does tin the wire mean?? someone said put a little flux on then tin the wire,flux again then solder.

KillerSpaz · 03-20-2003,01:53 AM

tinning the wire refers to adding a layer of solder to the tip of your wire... this is easily done, takes about 2 seconds...

Flux: a gel/paste used to help aid in transferring heat.. solder generally flows towards the flux..

By putting the flux on the tip of the wire, the solder will attempt to congregate where the flux is/was (because it's hotter, solder flows towards heat)... once it's fluxed, solder the tip, and viola, you're tinned...

now, use the flux on the spot you want to solder TO... this will allow the solder to flow from the wire to the board..

ROKKn717 · 03-20-2003,10:16 AM

i see thankyou very much ill give it a try

ROKKn717 · 03-20-2003,10:19 AM

i do have a question though i dont know the rules of electricity exactly but why does there need to be solder done when you can just put flux on its pretty sticky and connect it to the connections wont that just draw the current from the chip to the board?or does the solder really help doing that?

**Bgnome** · 03-20-2003,11:53 AM

flux is not supposed to be electrically conductive. in fact, if ou have excess flux on the joint, it could lead to oxidation which will ruin the connection and possibly the component.
the flux is there to help the solder "stick." the solder is a lead/tin alloy which will connect the wire and allow it to be a stable electronic connection.

NBK19 · 03-20-2003,11:58 AM

I use Flux Paste, Just dip the wire in the paste then tin the wire. Then dip the tinned wire back in the paste then wipe 50% of it off. Use minimal Flux

**Joe Mama** · 03-20-2003,03:39 PM

Also one thing to remember. They make 2 types of flux. Water based, and Petroleum based. Avoid the water based flux at all costs. Use Petrol based flux for electronics (its kinda common sense but thought Id let ya know)
-Me

ROKKn717 · 03-20-2003,10:21 PM

wow thanks people im learning everyday :-) i knew i should have stayed in school and took up electronics but instead i took to many study halls lol

NBK19 · 03-21-2003,02:31 AM

HaHa, Sounds like me. I got kicked out of school and couldn't take any type if Electronic class in homeschool. So I just sit myself down with a old Pcboard with onboard chips " Closer than DVD controller points " And soldered 30awg wire to them for 3 weeks straight 2 hours each day deticated to learning how to solder.

EnTiTyZ from #Ps2newz on Efnet really helped me alot also. So I will pass all of my knowledge over to you but don't want to flood the thread. Send me a email or Pm .. Email is in Sig.

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