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I recently had a chance to use some solder (intended for electronic use)
containing water-soluable flux. That stuff is wonderful! It solders
just as well as rosin-core solder. What is so great is that the flux
can be removed very easily by just rubbing gently with a water-soaked
paper towel. The flux should be washed off ASAP (within about four
hours of soldering) to avoid tarnishing the copper traces and solder
joints.



There are also water-based "flux pens" that look like felt-tipped Magic
Marker ink pens, that can be used to apply flux to the PCB. This is
especially useful for soldering surface mount ICs.



Enjoy!

- Jan





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