[Elecraft] Solder, Multicore

[Tom, W6WW]

Stuart,

Thanks so much.  That clarifies the terminology I have seen.  I think I'm
onto a source.

73
Tom, W6WW



> Tom, the 2% etc. means the activity level of the flux.   A higher
percentage
> is a more aggressive flux, lower less agressive.
>
> I use the Savbit alloy or the 63 per cent SN (tin?).  Type on the roll
says
> "WRAP3",
> Diam. is 0.036 in./ 0.91mm
>
> The Savbit type has a red / green label and contains Copper I think to
> lessen the eating away of solder iron tips by the solder over time.
> Otherwise the tip copper alloys with the tin and lead and erodes the tip
> faster.  But, I use so little even of the 63 Sn solder that tips seem to
> have long life, (years) even with active kit building program.
> 73,
> Stuart K5KVH
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