ODP: Enlighten a semi-novice

[Paul Perry]

At 01:34 PM 29/06/99 +0200, Roman Sowa  wrote:
>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.

I use a wire brush to clean the copper before soldering, and never have any
problems. I can't imagine that using actual paste flux can be good for 
components, it is hellish corrosive.

paul perry melbourne australia

We had a debate about water soluble flux here before.. I think the rule
is that you can get away without washing boards made with normal resin cored 
solder, but if you use the 'water soluble' flux solder, you MUST wash it.