[sdiy] solder questions

[KA4HJH]

>Speaking of solder, did they not have flux in the 1940s?
>
>My current project is replacing all the caps in a 1940-something
>Hammond and I'm appalled at the state of the old solder in that
>beast. Taking the old caps out is like trying to solder with dog p**p.

Make sure you remove ALL the old solder before you're done and replace it
with new solder. Don't leave the two mixed. You'll regret it later. A
solder sucker is a must for this kind of job.

Removing old solder can be a challenge to the novice because it probably
won't want to melt. Wet it with some new solder and it will melt right away.

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Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"