Customer told my solder joints were too shiny, and he was right

Turns out I was using too much flux and overheating my connections. Has anyone else had a customer call them out on something that actually improved your work?

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diana_bell742d ago

Honestly, a lot of folks mix up "too shiny" with "too much heat" when it's really about the flux burning. Too much flux leaves a glossy residue that looks exactly like what you're describing, not overheated joints. Ngl, I've had people complain about my joints looking "wet" before I realized I was just cooking off the rosin. Tbh, it's an easy mistake because everyone says a good joint should be shiny, but there's a difference between clean shine and that burnt flux look.

emma_young2d ago

My uncle Tom had this exact problem with his soldering iron back in '98. He thought the joints were too hot but it was just him globbing on flux like it was going out of style. Spent a whole afternoon chasing that glossy look before he figured it out. Funny how the little things can throw you off like that.