what size soldering wick should I use?

[mrpep]

I want to solder all of my connections and am not sure what size solder wick to buy. What do you recommend?

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[WhiteYota]

You mean size of solder? I would use small strand rosin core. The big strand rosin core is hard to work with on small wires.

Wick is mostly used to remove solder and I have used it to fix plastic items that have a crack in them.

 

[mrpep]

I had a remote starter installed yesterday and the tech soldered all the wires. It was quality work so I plan to do the same. I've never soldered before but will learn I just don't know what size to use.

 

[WhiteYota]

Soldering just takes a little patience and practice.

I would try on some scrap wire first to learn on. A lot easier then having to cut wires shorter because of a bad connection while learning.

Also - you tube videos would help a lot to show you what you are looking for in a good connection.

 

[lew-e 10+ year member]

I've tried soldering numerous times and succeeded once. I might just be handicapped but for me it's a giant PITA