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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: solder paste ...

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-05-06

On Thu, 06 May 2004 01:30:48 -0000, Dave Mucha <dave_mucha@...>
wrote:

> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan
> <stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>> just got the ebay syringe of solder paste...
>>
>> looks ok so far but i have no idea whatsoever how anyone can apply
> it with
>> the syringe,
>> pressing the plunger by hand.
>> Impossible if you ask me.
>
>
> Since it is supposed to be refrigerated and has a short shelf life,
> it may have gotten warm, or it may be old.
>
> Doesn't mean you can't use it, just that it will not be as easy to
> apply.
>
> Dave


I'm not sure about the refigerator thing.
In the school i used the pneumatic dispenser it was at room temp all the
time.
No problems whatsoever. I know there is "no refrigerator" paste but i
don't think
they bought it.

ST