[Elecraft] Solder?

[Tom Hammond]

Spence:

I've been using Kester 285 for several years now and have had 
extremely satisfying results from it. As good as Multicore.

73,

Tom Hammond    N0SS


At 10:11 PM 3/6/2006, Spence Wilhelm wrote:
>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
>
>
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