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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Lead

From: Peter Johansson <rockets4kids@...>
Date: 2014-07-19

On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 7:46 PM, David Lyon david.lyon.preisshare@... [Homebrew_PCBs] <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> But still, I use Lead-free solder 

I hope you are aware that the ∗real∗ danger of soldering comes from the flux fumes and lead-free solder generates much more toxic fumes than leaded solder.  If you are worried about health effects you are much better off using leaded solder, a fume hood that vents outside your house, or both.

-p.