Don't use crappy solder

[tp4tissue]

Buy the name brand stuff,

Tp4 used to use the dollar store solder, and over time, the joints fail, oxidize, or splinter.  it could be 10 year down the line, but the hassle and potential for the solder to crack / break off short the device, isn't worth the few $ difference in cost.

[noisyturtle]

I couldn't think of the word 'solder' the other day and kept saying 'wire juice'

[fohat.digs]

I got a big spool of lead solder (the real stuff) when it was being phased out, and I haven't even used a third of it yet.

[tp4tissue]

Pretty hard to get through even a pound for most people.

[pixelpusher]

I'm on my 3rd roll of this stuff.  I love it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJOU/

[Rhienfo]

I'm on my 3rd roll of this stuff.  I love it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJOU/

When I was looking for solder I was recommended Kester several times and it's extremely reliable, it is great stuff.

[tp4tissue]

When the heck did this stuff get to $45 a pound.  Used to be $20.  Even that's pricey

[CaesarAZealad]

I couldn't think of the word 'solder' the other day and kept saying 'wire juice'

I will refer to it as wire juice from now on.

[Sintpinty]

Buy the name brand stuff,

Tp4 used to use the dollar store solder, and over time, the joints fail, oxidize, or splinter.  it could be 10 year down the line, but the hassle and potential for the solder to crack / break off short the device, isn't worth the few $ difference in cost.

The way that my brain sang this to the tune of buffallo soldier

[tp4tissue]

Buy the name brand stuff,

Tp4 used to use the dollar store solder, and over time, the joints fail, oxidize, or splinter.  it could be 10 year down the line, but the hassle and potential for the solder to crack / break off short the device, isn't worth the few $ difference in cost.

The way that my brain sang this to the tune of buffallo soldier

Bob Marley eat lots o'veggies Sintpinty

Not sure on his stance on Solder.