Re: Lead free solder question

Yeah it's kinda crappy looking. I'll stick to my 60/40 as long as it's available. Better for the work, better for the iron and only bad for you if you eat the stuff ;)

Steve Kulpa wrote:
I just switched to lead-free solder and when I use it, the joints look
like cold solder joints when using lead solder. I tried several joints
and was very careful not move or wiggle them while they cooled and they
all looked the same - like cold lead-based solder joints.

is this normal for lead free?

thanks,
steve


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