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Offline tp4tissue

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Don't use crappy solder
« on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:19:57 »
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.

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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:36:43 »
I couldn't think of the word 'solder' the other day and kept saying 'wire juice'
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:42:16 »
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.
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 21:03:36 »

Pretty hard to get through even a pound for most people.
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 22:34:21 »
I'm on my 3rd roll of this stuff.  I love it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJOU/
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 02:20:10 »
Quote from: pixelpusher on Mon, 22 May 2023, 22:34:21
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.
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 06:24:27 »
When the heck did this stuff get to $45 a pound.  Used to be $20.  Even that's pricey
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 15:37:18 »
Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:36:43
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.
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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:17:53 »
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:19:57
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.



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Re: Don't use crappy solder
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:29:13 »
Quote from: Sintpinty on Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:17:53
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 22 May 2023, 20:19:57
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.



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Bob Marley eat lots o'veggies Sintpinty

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