[Boatanchors] SOLDER (the Real Stuff) ((Off topic?))

[K0DAN]

The solder panic went around several years ago on the reflectors. It casued many of us (me included) to go out and buy a lifetime supply of "real" solder. Now, 2-3 years later, the "real" solder is still readily available, albiet maybe a little more expensive. I will probably never use the 6# I have in stock...when they clear out my estate, watch for several rolls at bargain prices!

73
Dan
K0DAN
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Wilhite 
  To: boatanchors 
  Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:55 AM
  Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] SOLDER (the Real Stuff) ((Off topic?))


  I am not sure lead solder will be totally gone..  Back some years ago after that Rohs crap gained traction with scientists, they built a very expensive satellite with it.  Put it in orbit and it lasted only a few months.   They simulated the satellite and conditions only to ddiscover the tin whiskers of Rohs solder.  I believe from then on they use 60/40 or 60/37 mix.  Maybe the insurance companies that guaranteed the satellite had something to do with raising the premiums.

  Jim/W5JO


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    This reminds me!  I better get another pound of the stuff before the assinine ROHS rules eliminate it completely from the earth.  (there will STILL be lead acid batteries manufactured though!)
    More junk science and pop culture.



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