Thread: Soldering
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Old 04-17-2020, 08:31 AM   #15
JKY
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Default Re: Soldering

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs View Post
Chrs1961 says no lead and this poster says any solder that has lead! Very confusing. Which is right or wrong!
Non lead solder is now the industry standard. It requires more heat to get it to flow properly. Non leaded solder is "safer" to use, but for small, infrequent soldering jobs with ventilation it's not an issue.

I recommend lead based solder because it's easier to get good results. I imagine most people here are not experienced at soldering so the lead based will give them the best results without a lot of experience.

A couple of keys to success:
Use electrical solder
Have very clean surfaces to solder on
Use a good flux (I like the new no clean gels in a tube)
Apply heat to the part, not the solder
Inspect for good joint and watch for cold solder joints

Hope that helps!
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