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

[J Forster]

Tin whiskers are a real issue, maybe not for consumer crap that has a design
life of a year or two (think iPods) but certainly for test gear.

As to plumbers using silver solder, I redid my entire house using it about 20
years ago during a remodel. It is a bit harder to use, but works just fine.
And no lead in the water as a plus.

Seasons Greetings,
-John

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rbethman wrote:

> It is still available over quite a range of stores.  This even includes:
>
> <http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290624>
>
> The entire "tin whisker" issue is biting the semi-conductor industry.
> ICs are failing due to them.  I do NOT know the end game effect on RoHS,
> BUT, the pathetic results of water based flux and lead free solder is
> costing more and more.
>
> One place, AND reason, are plumbers trying to use it, and wasting
> products before ever getting anything done.
>
> Bob - N0DGN