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Do you still use leaded solder? I was today refused to buy it ...
rdl:
I've used Kester 63/37 for decades. It works very well.
--- Quote from: Halcyon on November 18, 2021, 12:30:58 am ---On the subject of leaded solder, I need to order some more. I don't use a lot of solder, but I usually keep a few different thicknesses on hand for hobbyist purposes.
There are so many different formulations available with varying ratios of lead and other metals such as copper, tin, silver etc...
I don't have a specific requirement for anything exotic, should I just stick with the standard 60/40 Sn/Pb stuff with a rosin core?
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Halcyon:
Availability isn't a concern for me (right now) in Australia. Of the top 10 cheapest rolls of solder on Element14 that were in stock and ready to ship, 8 of them contained lead. Price isn't a compelling reason either since most of the lead-free solders are more expensive.
Aside from the obvious health hazards associated with ingesting lead (which can be easily mitigated), I see no reason not to use it.
M4trix:
Lead free solder....
james_s:
--- Quote from: Halcyon on November 20, 2021, 11:06:02 pm ---Availability isn't a concern for me (right now) in Australia. Of the top 10 cheapest rolls of solder on Element14 that were in stock and ready to ship, 8 of them contained lead. Price isn't a compelling reason either since most of the lead-free solders are more expensive.
Aside from the obvious health hazards associated with ingesting lead (which can be easily mitigated), I see no reason not to use it.
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When a 1lb roll of solder lasts me typically around a decade, cost is never really an issue anyway. There may be some exotic solders that are absurdly expensive but nothing a hobbyist is likely to ever need.
Halcyon:
--- Quote from: james_s on November 21, 2021, 05:20:45 am ---
--- Quote from: Halcyon on November 20, 2021, 11:06:02 pm ---Availability isn't a concern for me (right now) in Australia. Of the top 10 cheapest rolls of solder on Element14 that were in stock and ready to ship, 8 of them contained lead. Price isn't a compelling reason either since most of the lead-free solders are more expensive.
Aside from the obvious health hazards associated with ingesting lead (which can be easily mitigated), I see no reason not to use it.
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When a 1lb roll of solder lasts me typically around a decade, cost is never really an issue anyway. There may be some exotic solders that are absurdly expensive but nothing a hobbyist is likely to ever need.
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My point still stands... why switch? No one has provided a good reason yet.
I can understand not using it as a manufacturer in order to meet local/environmental requirements, but none of those apply to me.
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