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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Solder Flux

2005-01-06 by Philip Pemberton

In message <CFCA756A-6015-11D9-9E28-003065F350DC@...>
          Terry Mickelson <tmdslca@...> wrote:

> Many thanks for all the information from many sources. What type of 
> solder flux should I use on my boards with dip and smt mixed?

I'd use a rosin-based flux, assuming you're not allergic to it. I've got a
CircuitWorks rosin flux dispenser pen that works quite well, though I've been
meaning to buy some of the Electrolube "SMFL" Rework Flux for a while. No
idea if it works or not - has anyone tried it?

Later.
-- 
Phil.                              | Acorn Risc PC600 Mk3, SA202, 64MB, 6GB,
philpem@...              | ViewFinder, 10BaseT Ethernet, 2-slice,
http://www.philpem.me.uk/          | 48xCD, ARCINv6c IDE, SCSI
... "Bother", said Pooh, as his LAN manager went crackers

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