[Elecraft] RE: Solder

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I agree, Wayne! 

I thought that's what I said when I wrote, "Lead-free solder melts at a
higher temperature than leaded solder. Higher temperatures mean it's easier
to lift a trace or damage a solder pad if you change a part."

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
From: wayne burdick [mailto:n6kr at elecraft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:13 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: Solder

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> I hope we didn't drive you away with the answers, Rob!
>
> Keep in mind that there is NOTHING wrong with the quality and
> durability of
> joints that lead-free solder makes. It's great stuff that works very 
> well.

Yes, but it's much more difficult to remove parts installed with 
lead-free solder, should that be necessary. Just ask Don Wilhelm -- and 
he's a pro  :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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