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**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy MulticoreHas any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but I've
never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that, you
can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the cheap
stuff and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a
few Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does it
work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
"Trevor Wilson"
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but
I've never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that,
you can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the
cheap stuff and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd
rather pay a few Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
.... Phil
"Trevor Wilson"
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but
I've never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that,
you can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the
cheap stuff and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd
rather pay a few Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
Cheers Trevour & Phil. The RS price is much better than Farnell too. I"Phil Allison"
"Trevor Wilson"
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but
I've never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that,
you can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the
cheap stuff and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd
rather pay a few Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
** The addition of 1.5% copper to the alloy reduces the melting point and
increases both mechanical strength and resistance to thermal cycling
cracks.
It also DRAMATICALLY reduces the tendency for the solder to dissolve fine
copper tracks and wires.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
The Ersin flux used is one of the best too, solders tarnished leads better
than any other.
.... Phil
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
** The addition of 1.5% copper to the alloy reduces the melting point and
increases both mechanical strength and resistance to thermal cycling
cracks.
It also DRAMATICALLY reduces the tendency for the solder to dissolve fine
copper tracks and wires.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
The Ersin flux used is one of the best too, solders tarnished leads
better than any other.
Cheers Trevour & Phil. The RS price is much better than Farnell too. I
remember when buying from RS was a last resort, nowadays they are often
cheaper than other suppliers I use.
True"Dennis"
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
** The addition of 1.5% copper to the alloy reduces the melting point
and increases both mechanical strength and resistance to thermal cycling
cracks.
It also DRAMATICALLY reduces the tendency for the solder to dissolve
fine copper tracks and wires.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
The Ersin flux used is one of the best too, solders tarnished leads
better than any other.
Cheers Trevour & Phil. The RS price is much better than Farnell too. I
remember when buying from RS was a last resort, nowadays they are often
cheaper than other suppliers I use.
** Element 14 ( aka Farnell) want $39.17 + for the same thing.
But it hardly matters as a 500gm reel lasts me for such a long time.
... Phil
**Now that is interesting."Phil Allison"
"Trevor Wilson"
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy
Multicore solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of
Bucks more, but I've never had a problem with the stuff. For a few
cents more than that, you can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I
use. I've tried some of the cheap stuff and experienced good and
bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few Dollars more for
guaranteed decent solder.
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
** The addition of 1.5% copper to the alloy reduces the melting point
and increases both mechanical strength and resistance to thermal
cycling cracks.
It also DRAMATICALLY reduces the tendency for the solder to dissolve
fine copper tracks and wires.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
**Indeed. I see no reason why anyone would use anything else.The Ersin flux used is one of the best too, solders tarnished leads
better than any other.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
**Now that is interesting.
I like using 511 crystal flux for hand smd stuff, wets very nicely and youPhil Allison wrote:
"Phil Allison"
"Trevor Wilson"
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy
Multicore solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of
Bucks more, but I've never had a problem with the stuff. For a few
cents more than that, you can buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I
use. I've tried some of the cheap stuff and experienced good and
bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few Dollars more for
guaranteed decent solder.
** The RS code is: 554 939
Multicore "Savbit" resin cored solder, 500gms in 1.2 mm diameter.
Pb = 48.5% Sn = 50% Cu = 1.5%
$24.00 + gst and free delivery for on-line orders.
Been using it for decades.
** The addition of 1.5% copper to the alloy reduces the melting point
and increases both mechanical strength and resistance to thermal
cycling cracks.
It also DRAMATICALLY reduces the tendency for the solder to dissolve
fine copper tracks and wires.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder#Alloying_element_roles
See the table on Solder Alloys under Savbit (right hand column).
**Now that is interesting.
The Ersin flux used is one of the best too, solders tarnished leads
better than any other.
**Indeed. I see no reason why anyone would use anything else.
--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au
Even good quality iron-clad tips will benefit from using Savbit.
Back in the 60's before Savbit hit the shores of Oz our soldering irons
were on
8 hours a day every day and standard copper tips would have to be
constantly
refurbished and replaced every few weeks. After Savbit arrived the same
tips
would last around 6 months or more. When iron-clad tips became the norm
you only
had to replace the tips once every couple of years depending on use.
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but I've
never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that, you
can
buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the cheap stuff
and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few
Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
--
Trevor Wilsonwww.rageaudio.com.au
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but I've
never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that, you can
buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the cheap stuff
and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few
Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
--
Trevor Wilsonwww.rageaudio.com.au
"Ross Herbert"
Even good quality iron-clad tips will benefit from using Savbit.
Back in the 60's before Savbit hit the shores of Oz our soldering irons
were on
8 hours a day every day and standard copper tips would have to be
constantly
refurbished and replaced every few weeks. After Savbit arrived the same
tips
would last around 6 months or more. When iron-clad tips became the norm
you only
had to replace the tips once every couple of years depending on use.
**See link:
https://www1.elfa.se/data1/wwwroot/assets/datasheets/M-POFA_eng_datasheet.pdf
The graph for "breakage time" of 0.067mm copper wire is interesting.
I sometimes need to resolder the hair fine wires as used in microphone
diaphragms and reverb tank drive coils - the wire is enamelled copper
of about 0.03mm dia and resistance of about 50 ohms per metre.
A hot, well whetted iron tip must be applied long enough to burn off the
enamel coating, but not too long or there is soon no wire left !!!
There is a table showing Savbit as having a tensile strength of 3.5 tons
per sq inch.
.... Phil
hi, but what situation would require :" There is a table showing Savbit as
having a tensile strength of 3.5 tons per sq inch.
"kreed" <kenreed1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:70d534ba-3d03-49cc-94e3-5ab0d0de3516@q12g2000prb.googlegroups.com...
On May 16, 12:56 pm, "Trevor Wilson" <tre...@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but I've
never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that, you
can
buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the cheap stuff
and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few
Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
--
Trevor Wilsonwww.rageaudio.com.au
Ironically, the 1.2mm Savbit from RS is actually a couple of $
cheaper than the Altronics solder.
When you take into account the free freight for online orders via RS,
it is a LOT cheaper.
=================
I think the Altronics one is 1Kg & the RS one is 500g.
The RS free freight is a good incentive.
"kreed" <kenreed1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:70d534ba-3d03-49cc-94e3-5ab0d0de3516@q12g2000prb.googlegroups.com...
On May 16, 12:56 pm, "Trevor Wilson" <tre...@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Dennis wrote:
Has any one experience with the Altronics noname Pb/Sn solder, does
it work ok? Flux ok?
Just wanted to check before I put down my $50.......
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T1115
**It might be very good solder, BUT, why wouldn't you just buy Multicore
solder from RS Components? It'll cost you a couple of Bucks more, but
I've
never had a problem with the stuff. For a few cents more than that, you
can
buy the 'Savbit' stuff. It's all I use. I've tried some of the cheap
stuff
and experienced good and bad results. For my money, I'd rather pay a few
Dollars more for guaranteed decent solder.
--
Trevor Wilsonwww.rageaudio.com.au
Ironically, the 1.2mm Savbit from RS is actually a couple of $
cheaper than the Altronics solder.
When you take into account the free freight for online orders via RS,
it is a LOT cheaper.
==================
I think the Altronics one is 1Kg & the RS one is 500g.
The RS free freight is a good incentive.