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How do you prevent the valve from clogging up when using aerosol conformal coating?
I suggest you get into the habit of clearing the valve after every use. You turn the can upside-down and spray until it only sprays propellant. If you don’t do that, you run the risk of dried coating next...
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How do I avoid purchasing counterfeit Plato cutters from Amazon and other online sources?
Here are some other things you can do to protect yourself from counterfeit cutters: 1) Buy directly from www.techsprayeu.com 2) Buy from one of our certified distributors: https://www.techsprayeu.com/contact-us next...
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Can soldering iron be used for desoldering?
Yes, a soldering iron is necessary when using desoldering braid (wick). Please see our plato tips here. next...
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How do you remove solder without suction?
All you need is Techspray desoldering braid (wick) and a soldering iron. Here are the basic instructions: 1) Place the braid over unwanted solder, preferably on the greatest solder build up so that next...
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Can soldering be undone?
Yes, all you need is Techspray desoldering braid (wick) and a soldering iron. Here are the basic instructions: 1) Place the braid over unwanted solder, preferably on the greatest solder build up so next...
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What is the best desoldering braid?
Desoldering braid is available in various flux types depending on your cleaning process and other requirements: 1) Rosin: Rosin fluxed braid has the fastest wicking action but does leave behind residues next...
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What is desoldering braid used for?
Desoldering braid or “wick” is a pre-fluxed copper braid that is used to remove solder, which allows components to be replaced and excess solder (e.g. bridging) to be removed. The soldering next...
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Do you have swabs for cleaning tight areas?
While cotton bud swabs are commonly used for electronics cleaning, they can be blunt instruments for dense PCB designs. Techspray offers a pointed cotton swab (part #2313-30PK), a pointed foam swab (2309-1000) next...
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Are Q-tips / cotton bud swabs good for cleaning electronics?
Yes, cotton swabs are a common choice for electronics cleaning, cotton tends to lead behind threads and particulates. Open cell polyurethane foam swabs are a common, very clean replacement for cotton. next...
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What type of swab should I use with harsh solvents?
Just about any swab is compatible with isopropyl alcohol (IPA), but harsh solvents like acetone or toluene can cause foam swabs to swell and even break-down. For harsh solvents, cotton swabs are the best next...
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