John Robertson Inscribed thus:

Charles wrote:


"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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Charles wrote:

"Father Haskell" wrote in message

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On Apr 21, 5:07 pm, "Charles" wrote:
Has this had any impact on repair and rework of electronic devices
and equipment?

If it's as bad as the lead-free plumbing solder, expect
poor wetting and tendency to set cold. 63/37 tin-lead
can't be beat. Fast, and joints look like they're soldered
with Sterling silver.

The eutectic 63/37 alloy is still easy to buy. Perhaps the repair
industry
is dodging the bullet fired at the manufacturing industry. Or, as
several
have pointed out, it is impossible to enforce lead-free rules on the
repairers.


Once again, you ignore the fact that Usenet isn't a US only medium.

OK, please post your International summary of the legal use of leaded
solders for repairs, as of May, 2011.

Here is one UK manufacturer of leaded solder -

http://www.warton-metals.co.uk/barsolder.html

No association with Warton Metals, but I would highly recommend them !
They are one of the most courteous, knowledgeable and helpful companies
that I've encountered.

No idea on the legal status though.

John :-#)#


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