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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Liquid Tin

From: Brian Lalor <blalor@...>
Date: 2010-02-01

On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:21:22 -0000, "sailingto" <sailingtoo@...>
wrote:

> Folks, ya'll have talked so much about the great finish given by this tin
> stuff, I just might have to order a bottle - Any suggestions of a place
to
> order from Alabama, USA?
>
> Cost for what size bottle? Typical cost per board spread over life of
> bottle?

I bought a bottle from Mouser for about $30, for 8oz, I think. Quite
pricey. I expect it to last a good, long time, however. I've got about 1"
of the solution in a small plastic container that I'm dipping the boards
into. I have no idea if the solution itself will wear out, or if the
volume will just reduce as I dip my boards and (gloved) fingers into it.
If it doesn't wear out, imagine how long that much water will last if you
dunk your board in there repeatedly. :-)

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Brian Lalor
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