Curly Brass Vs Wet Sponge

[urban_s0ulja]

What are you guys using?

I was using a the curly brass for a while, then i was told my a electronics vetran that it wasn't as good for the tip, so i swapped over to a wet sponge. Now my sponge is tattered lol.

What are everyone else s thoughts on the matter?

What are you guys using?

[Moof]

I use a wet sponge most of the time but use the curly brass once or twice a day to give it a better clean.
I don't have to pay for my tips myself so I am not as worried about damaging the tip too much.
It also depends on the quality of the tip and the coating on it as to how it stands up to the brass.
Another important thing is not to use a harsh flux

I voted wet sponge as I use that the most

[fandtm666]

both

[tristen]

I've used a wet sponge for many years now and find it to be best.

You're right - the sponges don't last forever, but they're less expensive than new tips.

[Andy Chee]

I learnt a new method from someone not long ago.

Keep a stack of corrugated cardboard handy. Just jab the tip in and poke holes until clean.

[GavinSV]

It's a wet sponge for me. I like the swollen blister effect you get as you dribble water onto a dry sponge.

[mate]

Solder? Haven't you blokes heard of liquid nails?

[frenzal]

wet sponge most of the time but have been know to use my overalls

[dam0]

have been using a curly brass cleaner for a while now, havent had any problems with reduced life from tips.

[harryt]

both

[Bluedog]

i actually use my fingers when soldering in the shed making up aerials and fixing things, but at work its a wet sponge
can you add 'fingers' to the poll? hihi
73's

[loopyloo]

1. Damp sponge only, if good.
2. Damp sponge then flood with solder and flick excess onto floor, if not so good.
3. Multicore tip cleaner/tinner TTCI, if downright dirty.

[badboyheathy]

used to be curly brass and sponge at last job, but brass was removed,gone to sponge,
but at home,my jeans,lol cant be bothered wetting sponge for a 5 min job,so i just wipe it down with jeans,or shirt..
cleans it..

and yea cardboard.. i used to do that, but i ran out,it cleaned it, but careful tip doesn't come out and get stuck in there lol

[Mgoldbe1]

I use a wet sponge most of the time but use the curly brass once or twice a day to give it a better clean.
I don't have to pay for my tips myself so I am not as worried about damaging the tip too much.
It also depends on the quality of the tip and the coating on it as to how it stands up to the brass.
Another important thing is not to use a harsh flux

I voted wet sponge as I use that the most

Can't resist a damp sponge can you Moof...!

[AndyM]

For the little work I do these days,it's the fingers.
I should however cut up a bit of sponge and (re)place in the old Weller.


Cheers.

[nathj]

wet sponge,

but if you are useing your iron constantly u should use brass.

also useing the wet sponge is suppose to ruin the heating element due to temprature fluctuations.