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    This is the first time I've come across this. I can't get solder to stick to the pot. I received my Livewires and trying to install them. They are 100k and now they only hitting 82 well at least the 2 that I've tried. Any suggestions?
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  • #2
    You're not blowing on the solder to cool it, are you? That was a mistake I used to make.
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    • #3
      No but that sounds like something I would do though .. I've used 100 grit sandpaper on it.. She won't stick to.... I seriously have never had a problem with soldering. I've solder relays, resistors, caps, diodes onto PCB's all the time. This simple thing is just kicking my ass every which way.
      Last edited by JetFixxxer; 03-22-2008, 09:38 AM.
      2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B)
      2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown
      2009 Epiphone Studio Deluxe
      2008 Epiphone Custom - SD P-Rail(N), Fat Pat (B)
      2008 Ovation Celebrity CC48
      2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set
      2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B)
      2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top
      2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock
      1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit
      1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck


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      • #4
        trial and error, you got make sure the connection between the wire and the pot dont move at all until it cools. Could be that you're over heating the pot, so it might need longer to cool. Also, what kind of solder are you using, what brand?
        Guitars:
        '04 Jackson SL1 - Flametop Cabo Blue Trans Burst
        '94 Charvel Predator - Fire Crackle
        '77 Ibanez LP Custom Copy - Black
        Amp:
        VOX AD30VT

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        • #5
          Use flux or solder with flux in it.

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          • #6
            I tried flux and it didnt' work. It's not the wire I'm had trouble with it's the "Gob" of solder on the case of the pot for the ground points. I finally had to use scotch brite.
            2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B)
            2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown
            2009 Epiphone Studio Deluxe
            2008 Epiphone Custom - SD P-Rail(N), Fat Pat (B)
            2008 Ovation Celebrity CC48
            2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set
            2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B)
            2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top
            2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock
            1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit
            1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck


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            • #7
              Don't pots have like a 20% range? I read that somewhere.
              I am a true ass set to this board.

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              • #8
                What is the wattage of your iron? The idea is to heat it up fast and be done with it. 100 watt irons are great for pots. If you are using a 25 watt iron, you are in for trouble...

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                • #9
                  +1

                  I used to be afraid to use a hotter iron on pots, but a tech told me that it's better to heat it quickly with a more powerful iron and be done with it rather than take too long with a weak iron. He said heating slowly with a weak iron is more likely to heat up the guts of the pot & cause damage. The hotter iron also kicks ass for soldering to trem claws.

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                  • #10
                    I am using a 100 watt gun... .. I have everything together but don't have a 9V... go figure.
                    2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B)
                    2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown
                    2009 Epiphone Studio Deluxe
                    2008 Epiphone Custom - SD P-Rail(N), Fat Pat (B)
                    2008 Ovation Celebrity CC48
                    2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set
                    2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B)
                    2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top
                    2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock
                    1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit
                    1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck


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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by JetFixxxer View Post
                      I received my Livewires and trying to install them. They are 100k
                      100k pots, you must have the Mustaine Livewires. I think they sound very good in my Dean V. I had one of my volume pots crap out on me and had to have it replaced, and I was surprised it was 100k instead of the typical 25k for actives.
                      I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by toejam View Post
                        100k pots, you must have the Mustaine Livewires. I think they sound very good in my Dean V. I had one of my volume pots crap out on me and had to have it replaced, and I was surprised it was 100k instead of the typical 25k for actives.
                        Yes I do..
                        Last edited by JetFixxxer; 03-22-2008, 03:43 PM.
                        2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B)
                        2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown
                        2009 Epiphone Studio Deluxe
                        2008 Epiphone Custom - SD P-Rail(N), Fat Pat (B)
                        2008 Ovation Celebrity CC48
                        2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set
                        2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B)
                        2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top
                        2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock
                        1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit
                        1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck


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                        • #13
                          Make sure the tip is clean and tinned well. I found that a little solder on the tip helps draw new solder to it and it sticks better. Good luck.

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                          • #14
                            What kind of irons are you guys using? My old 35 watt never had issue's with pots, and my new 25 watt Weller doesn't either.

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                            • #15
                              Ironically, dad got me a 150/400 watt Craftsman (actually made in the USA too) for Easter as I kept noticing how my Weller didn't hold the tips very well, and he looked up some reviews that said people had issues with them. Very nice unit and I can see why you would use them. Heats up with 400watts, and solders with 150. Pretty much touch and go, plus the light is a nice touch.

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