Soldering

[shinytopman]

Hi Guy's n Girl's

Just a quick question about solder, which solder do you guys use?

Currently i've got some weller radiolot solder that im not overly impressed with get mixed results and its seems very corrosive flux in the solder attacks the iron tip.
So i'm looking for an alternative really.

I'm no eletrical engineer, but im no numpty either (apart from the wife opinion.....:lol:). perhaps its me! not being able to get used to this leadfree day's.

But anyway would greatly appreciate any imput on this?

Thanks in advance,
Shiny.

[200sx]

MG Chemicals 63/37 no clean

[Lee1972]

I found lead free solder a pain in the rear so bought some leaded off ebay :thumbsup: no problems now with my soldering :D

[joker]

I've found the hudy solder to be great it gives great results every time

[SlowOne]

Lead-free solder is a pain so go for lead solder and a good flux.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002L5Y8R8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17079-Electronic-Soldering-Flux-Paste-Crucible-Tin-Dry-Joint-20g-50g-/281419054093

Do not use any flux paste with acid in, however small the amount. Clean excess flux off the joint with motor cleaner or similar.

Always use the flux on new joints to first tin them and then make the joint. Once the joint is made use the flux every so often to clean the joint. Repeated soldering of motor wires will create oxides that can give a dry joint. Re-tin the wire and post from time to time to keep the joint clean.

The resin-cored solder that is available isn't good enough. The flux evaporates almost immediately it is melted, so all it really does is clean the tip, not the joint! HTH :)

[Wig]

I have always used Silver solder (5% silver) for soldering stainless steel brass and copper for slot car chassis, making nimh battery packs, speedos, wires etc. Doesnt require flux and produces a nice clean joint everytime. Flux is corrosive and it is good practice to clean off the excess with water after though this is not always possible.

You do need a powerful iron though.

[shinytopman]

Thanks for that guys much appreciated.

Me thinks its time to buy a few and diff types and start experimenting, practice makes perfect as they say.