How to Tin your new Weller Soldering Iron

Tinning the tip of your new Weller soldering iron is very important for preventing oxidation. The easiest way to prevent oxidation of a solder tip is to protect it with a layer of solder. Each time you clean the soldering iron and put it away, apply a fresh solder to the tip.

[ColoradoDreamin]

I’m glad I came across this! Crazy so many beginner vids don’t tell you this!

[thaddeauscaldwell]

Thank you for a great video.
What solder would you recommend for car stereo and taillight wiring ?

[cchemmes-seeseeart]

Thanks for the video. I have 2 questions. 1. What type of solder should you use if you are soldering with a lead free solder (with nickel, etc) that is challenging to solder with? (I've heard you should use 63/37 tin lead, for a high lead content, & the instant melt it gives). Would you agree? 2. I've seen so many different methods, it has left me wondering what is right. There are some who make it sound you should have the tip completely covered before even turning it on the first time, using "tinning flux" that has tin in it, and completely wrapping the tip in solder. Does that matter?

[JOmz]

Could you please give me some advice. Im new to soldering and i bought a new very inexpensive solder iron and also bought some 63/37tin/lead 2% rosin core solder. No store near me sells tinning flux or regular flux. So can i tin it with what i have?

[cannabisanomaly]

if your new tips come pre-tinned, is there a need to tin it prior to its first use?

[bernzespinoza]

I learned this in electronic class in Jr high school

[philnorris]

i've seen other vids where people wind some solder around the tip then turn the iron on. would this be the same principle?... great vid btw...

[mrnuna]

But doesn't the solder gunk up and effect heat transfer? I'm barely learning and I can't get the solder to NOT stick to my damn iron! It simply will not transfer to the circuit board.

[mr.p]

My new tip oxidized, . It won't accept solder, do I throw it away?

[julianazzopardi]

What solder is he using? Looks like an aluminium rod?

[anthonyellsmore]

I tried carefully and gradually wait...but I didn't wait carefully enough 😅 just fucking with ya ...i Had no idea you have to do that...thanks

[olheghtt]

... Seems to me that the first time you use the soldering gun it's going to tin itself

[Beemerboy]

Sounds like an Aussie. We don't pronounce the "l". We say SAH der. Good point, though. Tin the tip.