On Sun, 01 Apr 2018 23:40:52 +0100, alan_m wrote:

Also use tin/lead (60/40) solder rather than lead free solder. The
former requires a temperature of around 190C whereas the latter
typically 220C.

Even better, if you can get it, 63/37 tin/lead solder. Lower melting
point, and the liquid to solid transition is fast.

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