[sdiy] mixing solder types

[Jason Proctor]

thanks for the response.

looks like i'm going to have to abandon my trusty organic for this one then.

can you recommend a good svelte no-clean?

tx


>It's not the solder that minds being washed, it's the mechanical 
>things.  Why not just use a no-clean solder throughout.  That is the 
>point of no-clean that you don't need to clean it :)
>
>It will leave a clear, non corrosive, electrically inert residue.  I 
>use no-clean flux for fairly high-frequency mixed signal designs 
>with very fine pitch surface mount components, and have never had a 
>problem electrically (and I use lots of flux for soldering surface 
>mount).
>
>Seb
>
>
>Jason Proctor wrote:
>>eyup,
>>
>>usually when doing projects i like to do them the MOTM way, which 
>>is to say use solder with a water-washable flux for the resistors, 
>>diodes, caps, ICs etc, then switch to a regular type for the 
>>mechanicals and wiring etc. i really like the results, the boards 
>>look great.
>>
>>i just started building a x0xb0x. now usually i'd completely 
>>populate the board with the washable, do a bit of testing, then 
>>complete with the no-clean. however, this is a complex project with 
>>lots of rare parts, and the instros definitely recommend testing 
>>individual modules of the circuit as you go. unfortunately it's 
>>necessary to install some pots etc in order to do this.
>>
>>so i'm looking at a choice between doing it all with the fluxy 
>>stuff, or going the whole hog and risking damaging something rare 
>>if i screw up somewhere.
>>
>>third option -- is there a type of solder i can use for the 
>>mechanicals that doesn't mind being washed with water? that would 
>>get the best of both worlds most likely.
>>
>>ta muchly
>>j
>>
>>
>>
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