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I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
On 01/06/2018 12:37 AM, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
I use MG Chemicals #835, which is an RA (rosin, activated) flux. Works
great--somewhat more aggressive than ordinary RMA (rosin, mildly
activated), but noncorrosive (unlike plumbing flux).
You can also get flux pens, which are pretty convenient.
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
--
Dr Philip C D Hobbs
Principal Consultant
ElectroOptical Innovations LLC / Hobbs ElectroOptics
Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics
Briarcliff Manor NY 10510
http://electrooptical.net
https://hobbs-eo.com
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.) I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
** Bet you use a flame torch too.
.... Phil
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.) I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.) I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Its a popular product, and corrosion isn't a huge problem.
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.) I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:21:58 PM UTC-5, Ian Field wrote:
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.) I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its
grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Is there a type or brand that is water soluble?
bruce2bowser@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1c86a3ef-5b3d-400f-88b4-207556eb17e2@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:21:58 PM UTC-5, Ian Field wrote:
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large
diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
          Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.)Â I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its
grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Is there a type or brand that is water soluble?
There was a water based liquid flux, all I can remember is the can was
red and beige.
Its more aggressive, but that might not matter when you can wash it off.
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
On 01/27/2018 03:36 PM, Ian Field wrote:
bruce2bowser@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1c86a3ef-5b3d-400f-88b4-207556eb17e2@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:21:58 PM UTC-5, Ian Field wrote:
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large
diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
          Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.)Â I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its
grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Is there a type or brand that is water soluble?
There was a water based liquid flux, all I can remember is the can was
red and beige.
Its more aggressive, but that might not matter when you can wash it off..
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
--
Dr Philip C D Hobbs
Principal Consultant
ElectroOptical Innovations LLC / Hobbs ElectroOptics
Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics
Briarcliff Manor NY 10510
http://electrooptical.net
http://hobbs-eo.com
On Monday, January 29, 2018 at 8:56:13 AM UTC-5, Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 01/27/2018 03:36 PM, Ian Field wrote:
bruce2bowser@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1c86a3ef-5b3d-400f-88b4-207556eb17e2@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:21:58 PM UTC-5, Ian Field wrote:
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large
diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
          Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.)Â I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its
grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Is there a type or brand that is water soluble?
There was a water based liquid flux, all I can remember is the can was
red and beige.
Its more aggressive, but that might not matter when you can wash it off.
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Hey you should walk on the wild side sometimes. Water based flux is fine
for low impedance stuff. (~<1 Meg ohm). It's fast and cleans up nicely.
What do you use to clean off rosin? Or are you having someone else do it?
On Monday, January 29, 2018 at 8:56:13 AM UTC-5, Phil Hobbs wrote:
On 01/27/2018 03:36 PM, Ian Field wrote:
bruce2bowser@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1c86a3ef-5b3d-400f-88b4-207556eb17e2@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:21:58 PM UTC-5, Ian Field wrote:
"Andy K" <andrewkennedy775@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ec18876d-124e-41cd-8b33-bc56195ecfdc@googlegroups.com...
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-6, George Herold wrote:
On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:37:47 AM UTC-5, Andy K wrote:
I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large
diameter
wires.
I know it's designed for copper pipes.
Is there something better?
Thanks,
          Andy
Ughh, OK I did that when I was starting out, and promptly
was 'talked to' by an older tech. The problem with the acid
pipe solder is you have to get it all off, with water or something,
(just like when you do copper pipe plumbing.) otherwise it corrodes
over time and your pcb/circuit turns into this ugly green thing.
As Phil said get some rosin core solder/flux. You can also buy
rosin flux in a little jar. (snuff box size.)Â I use that for
tinning bigger wires.
George H.
Ok, that makes sense.
I only used it on large gauge wires and never on circuit boards.
Fluxite brand paste is less aggressive than plumber's flux, but its
grease
based and cant be washed off with water.
Is there a type or brand that is water soluble?
There was a water based liquid flux, all I can remember is the can was
red and beige.
Its more aggressive, but that might not matter when you can wash it off.
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Hey you should walk on the wild side sometimes. Water based flux is fine
for low impedance stuff. (~<1 Meg ohm). It's fast and cleans up nicely.
What do you use to clean off rosin?
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Hey you should walk on the wild side sometimes. Water based flux is fine
for low impedance stuff. (~<1 Meg ohm). It's fast and cleans up nicely.
What do you use to clean off rosin?
Alcohol won't work?
In article <8e42efb2-389d-4edb-b939-fe05e5cc164b@googlegroups.com>,
bruce2bowser@gmail.com says...
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Hey you should walk on the wild side sometimes. Water based flux is fine
for low impedance stuff. (~<1 Meg ohm). It's fast and cleans up nicely.
What do you use to clean off rosin?
Alcohol won't work?
I use Alcohol to remove the flux. Usually 91 % is the most you can find
locally, but I usually order some 99% to do the cleaning with.
Most often for the SMD and PC work I try touse some of the no clean
flux, but clean it with Alcohol anyway.
In article <8e42efb2-389d-4edb-b939-fe05e5cc164b@googlegroups.com>,
bruce2bowser@gmail.com says...
AFAIK: all PCB fluxes have to be water soluble since ozone layer
legislation banned the cleaning solvents - might be worth seeking out
which one is strong enough.
Umm, no. Leaded processes with rosin flux and solvent clean are readily
available, at least over here. I use them exclusively.
Hey you should walk on the wild side sometimes. Water based flux is fine
for low impedance stuff. (~<1 Meg ohm). It's fast and cleans up nicely.
What do you use to clean off rosin?
Alcohol won't work?
I use Alcohol to remove the flux. Usually 91 % is the most you can find
locally, but I usually order some 99% to do the cleaning with.
Most often for the SMD and PC work I try touse some of the no clean
flux, but clean it with Alcohol anyway.
I use Alcohol to remove the flux. Usually 91 % is the most you can find
locally, but I usually order some 99% to do the cleaning with.
Most often for the SMD and PC work I try touse some of the no clean
flux, but clean it with Alcohol anyway.
Drugstore rubbing alcohol is a disaster for high-Z circuits. When
(rarely) I need to clean off flux, I use the same solvent I use for
cleaning optics, namely HPLC grade methanol. It's expensive, but a
two-litre bottle lasts me a long time.