[sdiy] cleaning flux

[Seb Francis]

Danjel van Tijn wrote:
> I am embarrassed to say that I have never cleaned the flux off of pcbs
> I have assembled. I didn't find out about the necessity until
> recently.
> As a result I need a few supplies like 100% isopropyl alcohol and pure
> distilled water.  What kind of store would usually carry these items?
> Home Depot?
>
>   

Best thing is to get a proper flux remover that will be suitable for the 
type of solder you use.  I like the spray dispenser with built in brush 
.... very quick and easy.

This company makes a good range:
http://www.chemtronics.com/products/americas/e/flux_removers.asp

The one I use is this one which works well on pretty much any flux type:
http://www.chemtronics.com/products/product.asp?id=6

Available from places like Farnell, etc.

Seb

P.S. You could also just use water soluble ('organic') flux and wash off 
with warm water.