Answer to new solder is yes, it looks like that. Yes, u need a hotter iron. Yes, stay with old style solder. BIG thanks to all. 73Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:38:16 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new solder> > Charles,> > I have tried some of that no-lead solder and found the same thing as > you. It requires a higher soldering iron temperature and does not > conduct heat through itself very well. It is doubly difficult to > de-solder a thru-plated hole that has been soldered with that stuff.> > Unless you have some really binding restrictions where you live, I > suggest that you stick with the regular leaded solder for electronic > work and leave the no-lead solders to the manufacturers. It does work > better with SMD components than with thru-plated hole construction.> > 73,> Don W3FPR> > Charles Harpole wrote:> > I have some of the new solder with the non-toxic flux and no lead. I get what looks like cold joints regardless of the heat applied.... many tries, same result. Anyone else get the same? 73Charles Harpole_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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