[Amps] GS35 anode cooler

[Will Matney]

You might be able to get around an oven if you use a 200 watt gun instead of an iron. Clean the spot well where the solder is to be applied, and apply the heat with the gun. A propane or butane torch would also work. I used a Weller 200 watt gun to solder directly to steel chassis for ground connections. It will put out the heat needed on large pieces like this quickly. A 40 watt iron or smaller though is another story.

Best,

Will

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On 7/31/06 at 6:08 PM Steve Thompson wrote:

>DEHAYS Dominique wrote:
>> Hi everyone on here ,
>> 
>> Question : what is the maximum temperature a GS35 tube anode  copper 
>> cooler can go  in operation ?
>>  I just want to know if it is possible to solder a brass piece on it
>using 
>> classical solder flux( 60 tin/40% pb) , or maybe the new one without pb 
>> (220°) , or is it mandatory to do brazing here?
>The data sheet at http://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/018/g/GS35B.pdf says 
>200C maximum temperature for the anode. For best lifetime use enough air 
>to keep the anode well below the temperature where solder will melt.
>
>Soldering to the anode cooler is easier if you remove the cooler and 
>pre-heat it in the oven.
>
>steve
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