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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Question About PCB cleaning


> 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?

Cold IPA works OK for me, with a stiff brush.

Leon