Steve, AA4AK wrote:
Although it has been a very long time since I've built a Heathkit, I'm
pretty sure recalling that Heath had a disclaimer that both acid core
solder or a soldering iron cleaned with sal ammoniac would void their
warranty.
It is enough of a concern that I would not use it on
How about Kester's NO CLEAN ? I used that to build my entire K2 as well as
several other kits and 'projects' . The only drawback I noticed is that
removing something after it is soldered in place requires a little extra
care and time. My solder joints still appear fine after a couple of years
Hi Ron:
Kester no-clean is just fine! It's only No-Clean' because it uses only
1/1% flux, compared to the 2.2% and 3.3% flus in most 'regular' flux-cored
solders. It's 'no-clean' because it leaves minimal residue.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 09:03 AM 10/8/2005, you wrote:
How about Kester's NO
RonE asked:
How about Kester's NO CLEAN ? I used that to build my entire K2 as well as
several other kits and 'projects' . The only drawback I noticed is that
removing something after it is soldered in place requires a little extra
care and time. My solder joints still appear fine after a
Steve, AA4K wrote:
I'd be very reluctant to use a soldering iron tip cleaned with sal ammoniac
on electronic equipment. For some manufacturers, it will void the warranty.
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Now that's an interesting thought. What possible harm does a common salt
(NH4)Cl do, especially if
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From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 10:38 PM
Subject: Sal Ammoniac (WAS: [Elecraft] Hakko 808 tips)
Steve, AA4K wrote:
I'd be very reluctant to use a soldering iron tip cleaned with sal ammoniac
on electronic equipment
On Oct 7, 2005, at 7:38 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Steve, AA4K wrote:
I'd be very reluctant to use a soldering iron tip cleaned with sal
ammoniac
on electronic equipment. For some manufacturers, it will void the
warranty.
--
Now that's an interesting thought. What
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