Anybody good at soldering?

[LQT]

Hi Guys,

Anybody here decent at soldering? I have one blown diode on one of my LED arrays and Dave of Nanobox was kind enough to send me 2 brand new arrays as replacement. Unfortunately. I have never soldered anything in my life and don't want to screw it up.

Here is how it's mounted in my hood.


These are the 2 replacement arrays that need to soldered in to replace the 2 current arrays.


If anyone can lend me a hand or at least guide me through the process, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks Guys!

- Leon

 

[Masedaddy]

I can solder most circuit boards with no problems. Will you be using a cold solder gun or the traditional way?


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[LQT]

I dunno, what would you suggest to make the job easier? I haven't actually purchased an iron yet. My dad has an old iron I could use but if there's an easier way, I'm all ears!

 

[Masedaddy]

Either way is just as easy... With the cold iron you don't need quite as many parts as with a hot iron but the hot iron is more versatile


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[Masedaddy]

I have the iron and stuff if you need help... How have you made out so far?


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[LQT]

Thanks for the follow-up Mason. I'm visiting ReefWreak in Astoria next week to check out his SPS biocube set up and he's gonna show me the ropes and help me with the soldering. I appreciate your advice and willingness to lend a hand. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[LQT]

Soldering went well. Everything fired right up with no issues. I appreciate everyone's advice and thank ReefWreak for lending a hand.