Pop` wrote:
Father Haskell wrote:
Pop` wrote:

Actually, no, a Weller would be a poor choice that that application.
The heat transfer is too slow and would create the aforementioned
problems.

Not if you tin the wires first.

Still wrong, I'm afraid. It helps but won't alleviate the problems.

Using a small locking plier for a heat sink will lessen damage
to insulation.