ODP: Enlighten a semi-novice

[Roman Sowa]

I use separate flux when the board is not solder plated, i.e. when I etch it
at home. And even then, when I intend to solder all parts immediately
after etching I dont paint the board with the flux before soldering.
Fluxing (?) eases soldering and helps to prevent 'cold joints'.
Also, when you live in industrial area (like me) you want to protect
the copper from oxidation - acid humidity and other stuff.
But pcbs from pcb shop come already solder platted, so I solder them
with no hassle.

That is if the 'flux' means what I think it means...

Roman
how many times can I write the word 'solder' in one post...

> -----Oryginalna wiadomość-----
> Od:	Rory McDonald [SMTP:rmcdonald at viewtech.com]
> Wysłano:	29 czerwca 1999 02:30
> Do:	synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Temat:	Enlighten a semi-novice
> 
> I have built a number of devices from kits, and repairs etc and done my
> share of soldering, but I always have used rosin core solder- can someone
> enlighten me as to why I would want to use a separate flux and then have
> to
> wash the board etc?
> I assume it is because it looks better in the long run and maybe gives a
> better connection, but it seems a lot of hassle. anyone?
> -Thanks
> Rory
> 
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