[sdiy] Removing flux from PCBS?

[James Patchell]

For the answer to this question, see my webpage:
http://www.oldcrows.net/~patchell/diytips/diytips.html

This applies only to new construction.  For old construction, Harrys tips 
for removing flux is by far the best one.

At 06:41 PM 3/16/2005 +0200, Samppa Tolvanen wrote:
>On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:17:57 -0500, doof <doof at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Â
> > What's the safest method for removing flux and grime from old synth 
> circuit
> > boards?  99% Isopropyl and a toothbrush?  Any decent sprays out there?
> > Â
> > Thanks.
>
>Acetone - anyone? I think that my solder is pretty basic 60/40 Rosin
>core and this cleans up the mess, if there is one, pretty nicely..
>
>But, only to be used on one sided boards (do you remember those? hand 
>etch'd?)..
>
>Speak up, if you have some real reason to speak against this ;)
>
>Bye, Samppa

         -Jim
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