[sdiy] solder brand loyalty

Jim Patchell patchell at cox.net
Thu Jan 15 07:01:53 CET 2009


Kester 44 flux is a very good flux.  For that reason alone, I would look 
for the Kester 44....but also make sure that it is the 63/37 alloy... 
(the 44 resin comes in solder of different alloys).

harrybissell at wowway.com wrote:
> I'm seeing lower prices than that... is it because of the .025 diameter ???
> 
> Looks more like around $25. Could that be a three pound roll ???
> 
> H^) harry
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:35:02 -0500, mark verbos wrote
>> Is there any reason to commit to a brand name of solder?
>>
>> I have been using Kester "44" .025"
>>
>> I just ran out and it is $61.41 for a 1lb spool. The AIM stuff is $23.45
>>
>> Should I pay that much more for the one I have been using/liking?
>>
>> Mark
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