[Elecraft] Solder?

[Spence Wilhelm]

Thanks Stuart,

After using the solder from Circuit Specialists for awhile on some test 
parts, I decided to trash it and just ordered some Kester 285.  I'm 
confident I won't be disappointed.  Thank you to all on the list for giving 
me good advice on this issue.

73,

Spence W7CSW

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
To: "Spence Wilhelm" <cswilhelm at hotmail.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Solder?
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 20:25:49 -0600

Solder is a very subjective thing.

The thing to do with any solder unfamiliar to you is use it on some cables,
components, connectors and evaluate the quality of joints it makes with your
soldering tools, skill, etc.  You can see if it takes more or less heat than
old solder you are familiar with.  You can see if it makes shiny, well
wetted joints.  You can see if it has left over flux residue in excess to a
other clean solders.

Make sure the formulation is suited to the heat range tip you have on your
soldering iron.  Trying it out on real world components and cable is the
best way to find out if it flows well, and makes a good joint.

Check the joints you make after a month for any signs of corrosion as a
further test.

Stuart
K5KVH