Petersueco wrote:@ Casey: It's OK. I will probably end up buying spare faders and solder them.
Peter... the faders are a piece of cake to R-n-R as long as you have basic soldering skillz. A few allen heads screws and a cable to get the board(s) loose and removed, unsolder/resolder 5 joints per fader being extracted and replaced, button it back up and your done. All in all, it's just being pragmatic, patient and careful.
I'd recommend get a 's
older-sucker' - NOT a bulb or braid - for unsoldering purposes. Inexpensive, and will do a MUCH better job of removal and not leaving a mess.
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Solder-Sucker-desoldering-pump/dp/B0002KRAAGI would also highly recommend using (
63/37 alloy mix) eutectic solder too, it cools quicker than the 60/40 '
normal' mix. So what's the benefit? MUCH less chance of cold solder joints developing due to quicker cooling after the iron is removed from the soldered joint. I just replaced two of mine over the weekend, took all of 25 minutes or so from removal to reinstall...
However, as always, you knew it was coming so here it is :
[Standard Mgmt Disclaimer] - "
Your Actual Mileage May Vary..."
Peace