[Elecraft] Mineral spirits OK for cleaning boards?

[Timothy A. Raymer]

At 15:34 06/18/2003 -0700, kevin schuchmann wrote:
>On Wednesday 18 June 2003 03:05 pm, Dave Hottell wrote:
> > Folks,
> >
> > Is mineral spirits OK for cleaning flux off the boards upon completion?  I
> > thought I had some acetone, but when I look at the can, it is mineral
> > spirits.   Will this clean off the flux and/or hurt anything if used or do
> > I have yet one more trip to make to HD?
> >
> > Tnx es 73 de Dave
> > ab9ca/4
> >
General rule for the K2 is if you HAVE to clean it, use Isopropyl 
alcohol.  100% Anhydrous it best, 95% OK, 70% only if you have no other 
choice.  If you don't have a good electronics store 'round, check with your 
favorite Pharmacist.  They will either have some 100% anhydrous, or know 
where to get some.  Mail order is also, but I don't know of a good 
source.  Fellow Elmercrafters?

Other general rule of thumb from many on here is that if the flux is is 
clear, with the slightest caramel color to it, you won't need to clean it.

Good luck, and have fun.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
K2 #1383

73 de KA0OUV

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