At 17:37 EDT on Mon 23 Jun 2008 David Ferrington (M0XDF) wrote ...
... "what would people suggest for flux when doing mods?"
... and at 19:46 EDT on Mon Jun 23 2008 Lyle Johnson (KK7P) replied ...
... "I sometimes use 'no clean' flux rather than rosin core."
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Guys,
Per Elecraft's website <
http://www.elecraft.com/repair.htm > "The use of
acid-core solder, water-soluble flux solder, or any corrosive or conductive
flux or solvent will void this warranty in its entirety."
Beyond that:
1) Leaded solder is preferable for hand rework as lead-free solder requires
a higher temperature and special tips. (Your normal leaded solder tips will
not last long if used with lead-free solder.)
2) Mildly activated rosin core flux (RMA) is preferable.
3) "No clean" flux requires a higher activation temperature and if not fully
activated its residue can pose a fire hazard.
73,
Gary KI4GGX
P.S. For those of you whom I've not yet told, I passed Element #4 earlier
this month! :>)
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