soldering iron question

[jtdeans]

hello all
I was curious, having gotten a WTCPT "soldering station" if this soldering iron would be appropriate for working on these SCA PCBs. It seems to have different tips for different tempuratures - 600F 700F and 800F. The soldering iron wattage is rated at 42 watts, iron weight 2 ounces, recovery time with PTA7 tip is 11 seconds... I know it says that use an iron from 20-30 but would i really be risking my board in using this iron? i have the PTA7 tip, which is noted to run around 700F. Do I need to get a different iron, do i need to switched to the 600 degree F tip, can i stick with this iron - do i need to be more careful if i do?

I really don't want to ruin any of these preamps...

thanks,
confused

[goldcut]

better solder at 400F, if more hot then that you can damage componant.
dont worry for resistance, they are tought, not the same for capacitor.

but as a rule of thumb, 400F and youre good to go. you seem to have the right tip and solderstation.

good luck!

[John P]

better solder at 400F, if more hot then that you can damage componant.
dont worry for resistance, they are tought, not the same for capacitor.

but as a rule of thumb, 400F and youre good to go. you seem to have the right tip and solderstation.

good luck!

I use around 700F I don't think I could get a good joint at 400F.
Here is some useful info www.elexp.com/t_solder.htm

[cwalcott]

i'm using the same soldering station and have build dozens of MOTM modules with it. i haven't build any SCA modules -- yet but i think this one will work great.