"mike" wrote in message news:MiI8j.79$TZ4.1@trnddc02...
wrote:
why is 63-37 eutectic solder not universally preferred?
Because you can't sell it in the EU if it's got lead in it.
Not true at all. There are plenty of organisations that are still legally
allowed to use 60/40..... Schools colleges/military/telecoms/space etc. Plus
many more who don't care about lead free....