03-08-2026, 08:42 PM
If you've done PCBs and your soldering was good, it's not that different.
First, keep in mind you need bit more power. So, your iron should be at least 40W.
Those Weller PES51 / WESD51 solder stations are usually good. I use it.
Second, you need long narrow needlenose pliers. You grab the lead and start unwinding as you heat it up. Usully works well.
Third. Be judicious wioth the amount of heat applied to backelite tube sockets.
Forth. Be especially judicious with the same when unsoldering a cap (or anything) from a coil / RF transformer.
So, keep your tip clean, and always have a droplet of solder on it. Use flux, it hepls.
And, practice makes perfect.
First, keep in mind you need bit more power. So, your iron should be at least 40W.
Those Weller PES51 / WESD51 solder stations are usually good. I use it.
Second, you need long narrow needlenose pliers. You grab the lead and start unwinding as you heat it up. Usully works well.
Third. Be judicious wioth the amount of heat applied to backelite tube sockets.
Forth. Be especially judicious with the same when unsoldering a cap (or anything) from a coil / RF transformer.
So, keep your tip clean, and always have a droplet of solder on it. Use flux, it hepls.
And, practice makes perfect.
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