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		xandrius 2 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Resources to get good at soldering? Just FYI, the general suggested temperature for 60/40 is 375C. So 400 is not too far off.
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throwaway219450 2 days ago [–]

Do you mean 375 F? 60/40 is liquid at that temp (374 F). 375 C is way overkill for lead unless your iron is terrible.

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