What watt soldering Iron is Best

60/40 Solder, you can also get one with like 2% silver in it if you wish.

 

63/37 work?

 

also, do i need anything special with the tds meter?

 

Tds meter? As in for total dissolved solids?

 

I guess I am way off. do i need an electrical meter for the DIY led kit? If so, what kind? thanks

 

Ah, you're thinking of a DMM (digital multi-meter).

Yes, you'll need something of this nature to check/set the current.

There's an instructional in my build thread: http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-dimmable-rapidled-kit-converting-mhs-96138.html

 

Ah, I gotcha now. What evolved said