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Really RS Components, I am not allowed to order solder anymore??
gnif:
Just a delayed followup.
RS did give me an account with them, but I had to prove I was a business (provide my ABN, etc). So while this was a solution for me, many people will still be left unable to order products containing lead. When the solder was finally shipped it came with a ton of documentation on the "hazardous" material, basically stating that if I am caught improperly disposing of it that I will be prosecuted, etc.
Microdoser:
--- Quote from: gnif on April 17, 2021, 12:31:13 am ---Just a delayed followup.
RS did give me an account with them, but I had to prove I was a business (provide my ABN, etc). So while this was a solution for me, many people will still be left unable to order products containing lead. When the solder was finally shipped it came with a ton of documentation on the "hazardous" material, basically stating that if I am caught improperly disposing of it that I will be prosecuted, etc.
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I have just decided to not buy from them any more. Had they sent any message letting me know in advance that this was a policy, giving me time to respond, then I might not have decided that. As it was, even though I am a business and have an account, they just didn't ship it and didn't even respond after being contacted. Stuff 'em.
Now I will go to a marketplace that has less concern over that sort of thing, like AliExpress or eBay. I suspect this will be a wider 'unexpected consequence' of the legislation.
Ed.Kloonk:
How long until lead-free rolls sold with fake 63/37 labels start showing up?
Matt Coates:
Somerset solders are really good - https://www.somersetsolders.com/ Give them a ring and let them know you're a 'professional user' and they will happily sell you leaded paste and solder. Its well priced, great quality and freshly delivered from Qualitek. Most paste I've ordered from Farnell/Rs has been very close to expiry after sitting in the warehouse for many months.
ejeffrey:
--- Quote from: G7PSK on February 11, 2021, 06:01:50 pm ---
--- Quote from: Yansi on February 10, 2021, 11:55:25 am ---And you're not even living in EU... those fuckturd want to even ban lead ammunition. (To be replaced by much more dangerous steel one)
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The British army were considering banning lead 20 years ago due to it beeing "hazedous to health" Like it made much difference to you when travelling through you at supersonic speeds.
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It's not about the danger to the person being shot. It's the 99.99% of rounds spent in training or practice -- often at outdoor target ranges where they are just shot into a dirt mound.
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