From: scientist77017@gmail.com   
      
   On Friday, June 7, 2019 at 1:01:05 AM UTC-5, Rodney Pont wrote:   
   > On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 18:11:20 -0700 (PDT), S Deyoreo wrote:   
   >   
   > >On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:03:49 AM UTC-4, AK wrote:   
   > >> When I changed my tip on my Chinese copy of a Hakko wannabe, I saw a   
   small amount of black powdery residue that came out. I have used the soldering   
   around 50 times. Is that part of a carbon rod?   
   > >>   
   > >> Thanks,   
   > >>           Andy   
   > >   
   > >Clean it with one of those "brillo pad" things for soldering irons. I often   
   forget and leave mine on overnight. Looks horrible the next day, but the   
   scrubbibg things cleans it right up.   
   >   
   > This is an example of the soldering tip cleaner I use and I think is   
   > being talked about. You replace the wire when it becomes loaded but   
   > they are surprisingly effective, much better than the damp sponge   
   > things.   
   >   
   > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283157286589   
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   > Regards - Rodney Pont   
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   I use one just like the pic except it is stainless steel. (I think)   
      
   Andy   
      
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