Enlighten a semi-novice

[Rory McDonald]

Thanks to all- I think I am going to stick to rosin core, and just make sure
the boards are clean and the connections look good, i.e. no cold joints.  If
I make my own boards I may re-think that.
I may try cleaning the board after soldering though.
Thanks
Rory
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Paul Perry [SMTP:pfperry at melbpc.org.au]
> Sent:	Tuesday, June 29, 1999 7:34 AM
> To:	Roman Sowa
> Cc:	synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Subject:	Re: ODP: Enlighten a semi-novice
> 
> 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.