soldering Gaugemaster solder pads

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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I am using Gaugemaster PM1 point motors to operate my 3 Peco 3 way insulfrog turnouts. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how to solder to the PM1 solder pads?

Thanks

Bob D

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BOB,

I recommend, 60/40,Rosin Core solder,it’s about 1/16 diameter,either,Oatey,Kester,Radio Shack used to have Oatey…I’m guessing,the pads are already tinned,if not,I would recommend that you tin them and tin the wire,that you will solder to it…

Cheers,

Frank

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BoB,

I forgot to add,hope you have a small watt,soldering iron,pencil tip or small chisel tip,about,25to40 watt,would be fine,stay away from a big soldering gun if you can help it,way too big for the pads…

Cheers,

Frank

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Hi Bob,

Any fine tiped / low watt iron’ll do on a Seep, check you use the right tabs, not the accsesory ones and you could do with using a CDU as well

Be in touch.

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