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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] To tin or not to tin

2007-11-24 by Leon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave" <theschemer@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 4:05 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] To tin or not to tin


> Is tinning necessary? What is the most cost effective way to buy the
> tinning solution and how is it applied? I usually buy bulk if things
> don't have shelf life to worry about.

I find the small amount of resist left on the board after cleaning it off 
with IPA stops the tracks from corroding.

Leon
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