[Elecraft] RoHS in Eu - Hobbyist Builders exempt; Also lead based solder and Lead free solder OK.

[Brendan Minish]

On Thu, 2006-09-07 at 09:47 -0700, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft wrote:

> Here are some direct links to lead based solder distributors who ship to 
> Europe and the U.S. You can order directly from these suppliers on-line.
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/o2zgf www.rapidonline.com - U.K. Company
> http://www.digikey.com - U.S. and Eu
> http://snipurl.com/vgt6 www.mouser.com - U.S. and Eu


You can also order Lead based solder in the EU from EU based
distributors such as 
RS-components Here part number 551-671 is an ideal choice for the
hobbyist
http://rswww.com
or in ireland 
http://www.radionics.ie

Farnell also sell tin/lead solders from a number of manufacturers
http://www.farnell.com/

Lead based solders will remain available for the foreseeable future  

Recently I have been doing some work with lead free solders, It's not
very nice to work with and my advice is to avoid lead free solder except
for situations where it's absolutely necessary 

73
Brendan EI6IZ