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  1. #1
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    Dec 2005
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    User-friendly lead-free solder

    Hello,

    Here in the UK, we are no longer allowed to use wire solder containing lead. I love tin/lead solder and have used it since the age of eight, a few years ago. It flows well on the tip of the iron and makes a good joint quickly. My problem is that I have to make fifty thru-hole boards in a bit of a hurry, and need to choose a solder wire that flows well without lead, some of which have been horrible to use in the past.

    Can any of you kind people give some suggestions?

    Thank-you

    Edit: We will clean the boards with Safewash. It has worked well in the past

    Edit: with an ultrasonic bath. Here is the Safewash link...

    http://www.elkatek.com.tr/pdf/urunle...sallar/SWA.pdf

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
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    wont help ur 50 boards now, but u might just stop next time u have time at flea market or hamfest and stock back up? thats what we do....

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