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https://www.antex.co.uk/products/spares-accessories/tip-tinner/
I was worried it was the opposite because the sponge was fairly dry (from a previous days quench) so i made it wetter!
Adam_MD said: You need to tin the tip before you start using it or you get the exact issue you're having. Have a look at some youtube videos and buy something like this it makes it really easy to tin the tip. I bought a little tin a few years ago and have barely had to use it. This one explains it quite well but if you shop around you'll find some cheaper than this.
https://www.antex.co.uk/products/spares-accessories/tip-tinner/
Thanks, will check this out.
Lead free needs a hotter iron
When you get a new tip tin it as it heats up the very first time ...should then be fine.
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