On 2/15/2009 12:36 PM ian field spake thus:
"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message
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For chrissakes, everyone *knows* not to use acid-core solder for wiring
connections. The fact that we're even talking about it here is totally
ridiculous.
But don't take my word for it:
http://www.scienceprog.com/reliable-...ng-with-fluxes
They say "You should never use acid fluxes in electronic device soldering
and repair, as it will cause corrosion and even can short-circuit device
where gaps between tracks are small."
Sheesh.
I never said acid - that's you jumping to conclusions and getting it wrong.
You said, and I quote:
I keep a tub of active plumbers flux ready to hand.
That stuff is acid flux. Wrong flux for wiring.
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- lifted from sci.electronics.repair