How to tin a Soldering Iron

[@gibsonfan159]

I tinned my tip but it fell off when I cleaned it with a damp sponge.

[@AFluffyMobius]

Do you have to keep doing this once a few minutes while soldering as well? Or just once on a new tip?

[@fadifanous]

Once on a new tip but keep the tip clean with a wet sponge

[@shutdahellup69420]

my solder just sits on the tip and dosent melt and when i remove the solder it becomes a coil

[@Boogieplex]

What temp?!?!?!

[@coolbrando1]

I tried it and the solder just melted off the tip. Am i doing something wrong?

[@fadifanous2333]

Has your iron been tinned before or have you turned it on without tinning that could be it. Or if it is already oxidized it might not catch right

[@amon7816]

+Lower Tones bit late mate

[@tahraqapie4783]

Thanks

[@kd5yut]

salamoniac!