[Heathkit] OT question on soldering flux

[Ron Youvan]

   On 09/07/2015 10:31 PM, Robert Myers wrote:

> OT question on soldering since it looks like I may soon be doing a bit more
> of that than usual.

> I see No Clean Flux liquid for sale at a local electronics shop.  It sounds
> better than flux where cleaning is required, but I see Rosin Flux for sale
> right beside it, so there must be some trade off.

> Is there much of a difference?

   Yes, quite a bit.  I THINK the "no clean" was designed for PC board
assembly.

   The "no clean" uses glycol or glycol like compounds that evaporate.
   (with perhaps a hint of rosin)

   In use, the "no clean" flux wants to evaporate before you get busy
so you may want to get real ready before you administer the flux.
   (with a hypodermic with a flux needle)

   If you are doing printed circuit work (as apposed to tube sockets)
work you might want to look into "soldering paste."

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