[Boatanchors] Kester 88

[Ray]

I still have a problem with solder having a shelf life.  What does the lead 
change into that it will not work?  I can see if the rosin volatiles 
evaporate or change chemistry a bit. but lead?  Just use activated rosin and 
it should work fine business.  I wouldn't waste money to purchase a whole 
new roll for those tight applications, maybe just a small tube of rolled up 
solder for those applications and the regular roll with your bottle of other 
rosin for the major soldering.  Just my .02 cents worth.

-----Original Message----- 
From: kmd xplornet.ca
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:08 AM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Boatanchors] Kester 88

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the advice on solder. I have definitely learned a few things.
Especially that solder can go bad.  Here I thought I was losing my
technique, but I opened a 'newer' roll of solder and it worked much better.
The old one pound roll I was using is over 6 years old. And I'll get some
'active roisin' and give it a try.

73,
Keith
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