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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] To tin or not to tin

From: Dave <theschemer@...>
Date: 2007-11-24

Dylan Smith wrote:
>
> On Sat, 24 Nov 2007, Dave wrote:
>
> > Is tinning necessary? What is the most cost effective way to buy the
> > tinning solution and how is it applied? I usually buy bulk if things
> > don't have shelf life to worry about.
>
> I tin my boards because they look nicer, in the main! (The copper
> tarnishes rather fast).
>
> The tinning crystals last a longn time, but made up solution breaks down
> after a few months - so make it up in small amounts.

Where is the best place to buy the tinning crystals?
Thanks,
Dave