"jim rozen" wrote in message
...
In article , Lloyd E.
Sponenburgh
says...

Aw, Jim! I'm not parrotting some mantra I heard a few times. I was a
pro
in electronics for decades until I retired, then started a new business.

I've been a pro the business too, for decades. Still am in fact.
And I've never seen solder joints simply deteriorate over time for
no reason.

But I didn't say, "for no reason". A solder joint never exposed to heat,
oxidation, or mechanical stress will last virtually forever. That's not the
case with joints in most 'normal' physical environments.

A tour through the insides of an old BC-458 will give you a good look at how
well soldering can be done for _rugged_ use. An old "Silvertone" Sears TV
will show you the opposing case study.

LLoyd