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Really RS Components, I am not allowed to order solder anymore??
woody:
--- Quote from: S. Petrukhin on February 11, 2021, 03:36:38 pm ---The human body is a fairly stable and protected system, capable of recovery within certain limits. Therefore, playing at home with a solder coil can be completely safe, but a nearby factory that regularly exudes pollution for a long time is a problem.
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If i am not mistaken the whole anti-lead-solder policy is not meant to protect the people using it; it is primarily meant to prevent lead entering the environment when the devices in which it is used are scrapped and / or burned. But I could be wrong :)
DenzilPenberthy:
--- Quote from: woody on February 11, 2021, 04:13:02 pm ---
--- Quote from: S. Petrukhin on February 11, 2021, 03:36:38 pm ---The human body is a fairly stable and protected system, capable of recovery within certain limits. Therefore, playing at home with a solder coil can be completely safe, but a nearby factory that regularly exudes pollution for a long time is a problem.
--- End quote ---
If i am not mistaken the whole anti-lead-solder policy is not meant to protect the people using it; it is primarily meant to prevent lead entering the environment when the devices in which it is used are scrapped and / or burned. But I could be wrong :)
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You are entirely correct. Which is why lead flashing is not such a problem. It stays in large sheets which get recycled. Domestic use of lead solder will end up in landfill. All of my bench sweepings at work get dealt with in the same waste stream as other electronics waste. How many home-gamers have a dedicated waste bin for solder scraps that gets properly dealt with by a licensed hazardous waste contractor?? 0%?
Monkeh:
--- Quote from: DenzilPenberthy on February 11, 2021, 04:34:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: woody on February 11, 2021, 04:13:02 pm ---
--- Quote from: S. Petrukhin on February 11, 2021, 03:36:38 pm ---The human body is a fairly stable and protected system, capable of recovery within certain limits. Therefore, playing at home with a solder coil can be completely safe, but a nearby factory that regularly exudes pollution for a long time is a problem.
--- End quote ---
If i am not mistaken the whole anti-lead-solder policy is not meant to protect the people using it; it is primarily meant to prevent lead entering the environment when the devices in which it is used are scrapped and / or burned. But I could be wrong :)
--- End quote ---
You are entirely correct. Which is why lead flashing is not such a problem. It stays in large sheets which get recycled. Domestic use of lead solder will end up in landfill. All of my bench sweepings at work get dealt with in the same waste stream as other electronics waste. How many home-gamers have a dedicated waste bin for solder scraps that gets properly dealt with by a licensed hazardous waste contractor?? 0%?
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But The Man is infringing on our rights to not adapt our soldering techniques!
penfold:
--- Quote from: DenzilPenberthy on February 11, 2021, 04:34:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: woody on February 11, 2021, 04:13:02 pm ---
--- Quote from: S. Petrukhin on February 11, 2021, 03:36:38 pm ---The human body is a fairly stable and protected system, capable of recovery within certain limits. Therefore, playing at home with a solder coil can be completely safe, but a nearby factory that regularly exudes pollution for a long time is a problem.
--- End quote ---
If i am not mistaken the whole anti-lead-solder policy is not meant to protect the people using it; it is primarily meant to prevent lead entering the environment when the devices in which it is used are scrapped and / or burned. But I could be wrong :)
--- End quote ---
You are entirely correct. Which is why lead flashing is not such a problem. It stays in large sheets which get recycled. Domestic use of lead solder will end up in landfill. All of my bench sweepings at work get dealt with in the same waste stream as other electronics waste. How many home-gamers have a dedicated waste bin for solder scraps that gets properly dealt with by a licensed hazardous waste contractor?? 0%?
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I live in an area where the non-recyclables go through an incinerator for heat and power... I'm not defending it, just being pedantic, at least I don't need to worry about my leaded-waste contaminating landfill leachate... I just hold me breath on days the wind is in my direction
Syntax Error:
I just typed "lead free solder" into ebay, because I want RoHS solder, and found most sellers are still listing 60/40. One stated, "this [leaded] solder is suitable for all lead and lead free soldering electronics." So you might want to start looking there? :-//
I wonder if anyone has some "low-alpha lead solder" going cheap?
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