What kind of solder should I be using for MISC electronic related tasks.
I will probably be soldering PCB's and wires mostly. I have no idea what solder I used to use, I just had a roll in a plastic dispenser, no label...
I know I need rosin core, I dont really want to have to mess around with flux, its easier to just tin the tip, and do the job.
Its hard to find 60/40 tin lead, but I hear its better, as it has a lower melting point. Most solders ive seen are 'silver'..
JW your thoughts.
Electronics Solder?
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Re: Electronics Solder?
I personally use Sparkle EX 60/40 I have it in two diameters... 1 Very thin for tiny stuff and one a little thicker...sport it off eBay and they mail it to you...
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Re: Electronics Solder?
Hmmm ill take a look on ebay. 2 diameters would be perfect for me, as xbox soldering would require small solder, and wire soldering takes bigger...
Do you remember who you bought it from off ebay?
Do you remember who you bought it from off ebay?
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Re: Electronics Solder?
I just bought some rosin core silver solder from my local hardware shop... Ill see about buying some 60/40 from ebay for xbox tasks 