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Conformal coating is certainly a logical idea. The problem is that conformal coating 
produces VOCs, which are more polluting than the lead we are trying to reduce pollution 
from.

Again, to the extent possible, Wiard uses "Green" technology. Everything that can be 
recycled, is recycled (like the shredded packing material, antistatic bubble wrap, and those 
shipping boxes covered with black out). Also waste and energy usage are minimized as 
much as possible. This is just good business practice, minimizing waste and energy usage, 
also minimizes expense.

While recycled packing material may not be as impressive as foamed in boxes and 5 mil 
plastic bags and wrapping, it has the advantage of minimizing the environmental burden.

I am only concerned if you are impressed with the module, not the disposable packing 
material.

--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Roman <modular@g...> wrote:
> AFAIK, this regulation applies only to equipment ASSEMBLED after 2006, using, reusing, 
and recycling old gear is not prohibited. Even more, it's still legal to use leaded solder and 
leaded parts for repairs of old (pre 2006 that is) stuff.
> About inferior longevity - I think you could paint the PCBs with some thick lacquer to at 
least prevent them from whisker threat.
> 
> Roman
> 
> ---- Wiadomo¶æ Oryginalna ----
> Od: grantrichter2001 <grichter@a...>
> Do: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Data: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 05:58:51 -0000
> Temat: [wiardgroup] Re: new EU lead/solder regulations - likely effects for European 
Wiard customers?
> 
> > It pains me to think about shipping a more expensive module which is inferior in 
longevity 
> > to the current product.
> > 
> > I wonder about purchasing used equipment on eBay. Will it become illeagle to ship 
used 
> > gear to the EU because it contains lead? If I plug in a module and listen to it, is it then 
> > used?
> >