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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Question About PCB cleaning

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-05-10

On Mon, 10 May 2004 17:49:46 +0100, Joaquim Boavida
<jboavida@...> wrote:

>
> Hi, all
>
> What is the best way to clean a PCB (remove solder flux) ?
>
> I heard of 2 methods:
>
> 1-isopropyl alcohol bath with a temp. of 40 degrees Celsius.
>
> 2-Ultrasonic tank with appropriate cleaning product.
>
> I had found some cheap ultrasonic tanks on ebay. Do I need to buy one or
> is
> the first method good enough?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Joaquim
>

I wonder if the first method produces a lot of noxious fumes?

ST