In article .com,
Mathew Newton wrote:
Once it is, the solder will flow easily. Feed in
about half an inch or so (assuming you are using typical plumbing
thickness wire).

A tip passed down from my father is to bend the solder at the half-inch
point so then it's easy to see when you've applied the approximate
intended amount.

That's a good tip.

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