On Jan 30, 2010, at 2:38 AM, jimofc300 wrote:
> 1) I just purchased a bottle of Liquid Tin. In the bottom of the
> (unopened) bottle, there's a lot of white precipitate and a few
> black things. It doesn't mix in if I shake it. Is this normal or did
> I receive a defective product?
Mine’s the same way. It seems to work ok, but the precipitate looks
very odd to me.
> 2) I understand that the tinning process is very stinky and produces
> toxic gases. Is it ok to use it outside, since my lab (a.k.a.
> garage) is not well ventilated?
It is smelly, but I’ve taken to putting some into a clear plastic
container (left over from some Chinese food, I believe) and both
storing some in there and also using it for soaking the board. I just
pop the board in and close the lid and watch for it to be done. I
don’t smell anything when I do it that way.
> 3) Can I re-use Liquid Tin by pouring it back into the original
> bottle? Or should it be discarded after one use?
My bottle turned a bit cloudy when I poured used mixture back in, so I
went the reusable solution method above.
I’m looking forward to seeing answers to questions 4 and 5. :-)
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