On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:47:23 +1200, "Eric"
wrote:

Most of us, because we were taught that way, use a wet sponge.

But the local university says, you should never use a wet sponge.



Has anybody got a better way and maybe the tips last longer?

You mean solderin iron tip? I rarely clean it with that solder sucking
(copper?) wire. Its very good, though a bit expensive for cleaning.
And its probably best for desoldering.
BTW, I'm just an amateur..
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