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Buriedcode:
Ok, I normally refrain from posting small inquiries like this because I usually realise I was just being dumb, but I just wondered if anyone has noticed this.

My leadfree solder reel ran out, I got it 2 years ago from Rapidelectornics.  Nothing overly special, its their "premium" with silver (95.5/3.9/0.6 Sn/Ag/Cu) with 3% RMA flux. 0.7mm.  500g was about £50.  Same  reel, now is £130.  I realise the 99% Sn stuff is cheaper, but I much prefer SAC305 or similar, so I'm always going to pay over the odds, but even going on RS I've noticed that their standard SAC305 0.7mm 100g is a good £35.

As I said, I haven't bought solder in a couple of years, so prices are going to change (and usually on the up) but it's pretty much doubled here, at least going by the usualy sources.

On a more specific note, anyone have experience with this solder: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/solder/0555276
It's the cheapest for SAC305, but as I've never used this brand, I dont' know much about the flux used - A11, as it's significantly cheaper than their "RT15" that apparently is recommended for rework. 2.2% would be a minimum for me (prototyping SMD, TH and some smallish connectors).  I have no doubt the brand is reputable, RS are pretty reliable, but I have imited experience in the different fluxs used in solder - always just gone for rosin/RMA and it's worked.

2N3055:
Look up SN100C

Miyuki:

--- Quote from: 2N3055 on November 17, 2021, 08:17:41 am ---Look up SN100C

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What brand and model do you have a good experience with?

2N3055:

--- Quote from: Miyuki on November 17, 2021, 02:23:39 pm ---What brand and model do you have a good experience with?

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I use:
https://www.tme.eu/hr/en/details/sn100k400_0.5_0.5/solder-wires-lead-free/stannol/810912/

works well, flux splatters a bit, but solders fine, and produces nice shiny joints.
If it doesn't look shiny, then you have lead contamination.

SN100C was specifically formulated for wave soldering and manual soldering. It oxidizes slowly and is less aggressive to tips.

Miyuki:
I'm a little worried to buy Stannol one as other members raise some concerns  :-//
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/sn100c-handsoldering/

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