Al wrote:

You might be able to reactivate the wick using electronic grade
isopropyl alcohol. Just put a drop on a length, wipe it clean and try it
out on a scrap board.


All that will do is remove even more flux.

Get some good liquid RMA flux (I use Kester 1544) and wet wick it.
Touch the end of the wick to the flux, and use it that way. It will do
less damage than dry wicking. Also, leaving about 1/8" of used wick when
you trim it makes it work better.


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Michael A. Terrell
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