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From: "Terry Mickelson" <tmdslca@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Solder Flux


>
> Many thanks for all the information from many sources. What type of
> solder flux should I use on my boards with dip and smt mixed? I intend
> to hand solder and use mini rivets as plated through holes. I had a
> source for these rivets a while back but lost it.

I use an Electrolube flux pen (SMF12P) for SM, as the no-residue solder I
use doesn't have a very active flux.. You don't really need separate flux
for through-hole parts if you use resin-cored solder.

Leon



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