[Boatanchors] Solder

[Jim Wilhite]

This is a bit more than a rumor.  There are new types of solder on the 
market that have reduced lead and some with no lead at all.

California has already, I think, stated that fumes from it causes cancer and 
minute particles of lead may cause lead poisoning.  A few years back there 
was some sort of environmental convention in Canada in which many nations 
participated that included a break out group on banning lead.

I have been stocking up for the eventuality that the price is going to 
increase dramatically in coming years.  One thing that might happen is that 
it may be like Freon 12.  It was banned years ago but one can still buy it 
in places if you know where to look.

But if industry switches, solder will be like tubes, but I would bet it 
would never come back.

73  Jim
W5JO
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Subject: [Boatanchors] Solder


>I don't know how valid this rumor is and might just be a rumor but might
> be something to keep watch for.  Anyone else hear about this one?
>
>
>
>  Sunday, November 21, 2004 8:08 AM
>  Subject: Well it looks like the EPA is at it again!
>
>  There is a very strong rumor going around that the EPA in all it's
> glory has
>  determined that lead or solder is a terrible thing so it is going to
> take it
>  away from all of us children forever and very soon.
>  Might be a good Idea to stock up folks at least with what you think is
>  enough to get you by with your electronic toys like I might need or
> Rocky's
>  stained glass art work she does so wonderfully well.. I remember not
> taking
>  a rumor just like this one about Freon for my Pocket Rocket serious
> and had
>  to pay a ton o'bucks for the upgrade when a seal gave way here
> recently when
>  if I would of had a couple of pounds on hands...  well a lot of "hard
> earned"
>  could of stayed in the bank instead of the beer money at the local
> Olds
>  dealership.
>  Just F.Y.I folks
>  Tom, K6TC***
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