Flux: WAS: Elighten a total novice

[Rob]

-----Original Message-----
From: J. Larry Hendry <jlarryh at iquest.net>
To: synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl <synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl>
Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 1:41 PM
Subject: Flux: WAS: Elighten a total novice


>Paul S. has us using the a water soluble flux solder on the MOTM kits (the
>board work).  I have never worked with it before (because I really didn't
>know the difference).  I must say that I really like it for board work.
>And true to his attention to detail, he even tells us when to wash our
>boards.  :)  I like the way that it cleans up.  Personally, I use a tooth
>brush to do some light scrubbing during the rinse.


Never use a toothbrush on a board that has solder mask.. it will take it
off.. its a little too abrasive but it does work.

Rob