ODP: ODP: Enlighten a semi-novice

[Paul Perry]

At 05:08 PM 29/06/99 +0200, Roman Sowa  wrote:

>	So I guess 'flux' means something different - I never used anything
>	corrosive while soldering. Only rosin disolved in alcohol.

Oh, the flux I had in mind was this sticky pink greasy stuff in a tobacco tin
that is about as corrosive as aqua regia.. I only use it when "all else fails"
trying to solder earth wires onto the bodies of corroded pots..

there are many many types of flux.. I remember using solid ammonium chloride
blocks as a child!

paul perry melbourne australia
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