Solder and flux

[Kevthemodeller]

Can someone recommend solder and flux please?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Can someone recommend solder and flux please?

Oh yea, I need this reference as well
Dan was using something that was a combined flux with solder bits in it on a live show...perfect for PE. I didn't catch what it was

I use a paste flux and cut up silver solder bits that I add to it...a bit Neanderthal but it works
AS you are UK I don't think we would have the same products

[digger303]

I bought some flux past online and it really was crap. The flux just wouldn't do it's job. So there must be some better than others.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I bought some flux past online and it really was crap. The flux just wouldn't do it's job. So there must be some better than others.

I read that as well on the eBay reviews of the sellers. It was saying it sent ‘out of date’ and ‘expired’
How the hell is flux and solder paste expiring????
I wil just continue to make my own, just have to figure out how to cut the silver solder finer

[Kingdan]

Gentlemen this stuff will make it so much easier doing pe it's idiot proof just paint it on run a flame across it and boom looks like a pro's done it

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[Twokidsnosleep]

Thanks mate, got it on my amazon wish list...maybe a Valentine present for me
Nothing says love like lead and tin

[Kingdan]

Thanks mate, got it on my amazon wish list...maybe a Valentine present for me
Nothing says love like lead and tin

no worries mate

[chief5437]

Cheers Dan! Just ordered some

[Kevthemodeller]

Cheers Dan! Just ordered some

Where from mate all I can find is Chinese stuff?

[chief5437]

Cheers Dan! Just ordered some

Where from mate all I can find is Chinese stuff?

I ordered mine on eBay, shop called techzone-store. I did it on the app so I don’t know how to copy the link from there. £7.45 free delivery, uk based. HTH

[Kevthemodeller]

Found some 35g pot UK a £1 cheaper, just how the same product can vary so much is beyond me

[Kingdan]

Awesome chaps glad I could help

[chief5437]

Found some 35g pot UK a £1 cheaper, just how the same product can vary so much is beyond me

A pound cheaper?! Just send me the pound as payment for the link,

[Kevthemodeller]

Yes it was

Have you looked at the self life date on the bottom of the tub?

It states it last a year that means it's not storeable after a year or in other words the product it's saleable, mine arrived yesterday it's got a date of 24. 02. 2017 in other words 23 days remaining

Now this doesn't mean it's not going to work but it does mean it deteriorated to a point where it should be stored/sold which means it's effectiveness will be sufficiently degraded that very soon it my not work as it's meant too.

[Kingdan]

Yes it was

Have you looked at the self life date on the bottom of the tub?

It states it last a year that means it's not storeable after a year or in other words the product it's saleable, mine arrived yesterday it's got a date of 24. 02. 2017 in other words 23 days remaining

Now this doesn't mean it's not going to work but it does mean it deteriorated to a point where it should be stored/sold which means it's effectiveness will be sufficiently degraded that very soon it my not work as it's meant too.

Mmm need to investigate this mine seems fine but not checked the bottom of the tub, I'll look and report back

[chief5437]

I’ll check mine later too. Can’t understand why it would go ‘off ‘, i use flux and solder at work and it lasts eons!

[chief5437]

Just checked mine, manufactured Dec 17, shelf life 1 year. So I’m ok for now. Although I don’t suppose it will matter until I break the seal and let air in. A ‘very’ quick google suggests it’s more relevant to professional circuit board use, I reckon it’ll be fine for our use. Guess we’ll find out in a year?! Or 23 days in Kevs case, lol!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Just checked mine, manufactured Dec 17, shelf life 1 year. So I’m ok for now. Although I don’t suppose it will matter until I break the seal and let air in. A ‘very’ quick google suggests it’s more relevant to professional circuit board use, I reckon it’ll be fine for our use. Guess we’ll find out in a year?! Or 23 days in Kevs case, lol!

I would dab a bit behind each ear and see if you get a reaction on your skin
Does it smell rancid??? then it is off for sure...all the milk they put in the mix with the tin and lead
OR it is manufacturer BS to make you buy more????

[chief5437]

Just checked mine, manufactured Dec 17, shelf life 1 year. So I’m ok for now. Although I don’t suppose it will matter until I break the seal and let air in. A ‘very’ quick google suggests it’s more relevant to professional circuit board use, I reckon it’ll be fine for our use. Guess we’ll find out in a year?! Or 23 days in Kevs case, lol!

I would dab a bit behind each ear and see if you get a reaction on your skin
Does it smell rancid??? then it is off for sure...all the milk they put in the mix with the tin and lead
OR it is manufacturer BS to make you buy more????

Ha ha ha!! I’ll just wait to hear the thud of Kevs body hitting the floor before I open mine!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Just checked mine, manufactured Dec 17, shelf life 1 year. So I’m ok for now. Although I don’t suppose it will matter until I break the seal and let air in. A ‘very’ quick google suggests it’s more relevant to professional circuit board use, I reckon it’ll be fine for our use. Guess we’ll find out in a year?! Or 23 days in Kevs case, lol!

I would dab a bit behind each ear and see if you get a reaction on your skin
Does it smell rancid??? then it is off for sure...all the milk they put in the mix with the tin and lead
OR it is manufacturer BS to make you buy more????

Ha ha ha!! I’ll just wait to hear the thud of Kevs body hitting the floor before I open mine!

Hee Hee
I have flux that is older than me.....gonch too

[chief5437]

I would dab a bit behind each ear and see if you get a reaction on your skin
Does it smell rancid??? then it is off for sure...all the milk they put in the mix with the tin and lead
OR it is manufacturer BS to make you buy more????

Ha ha ha!! I’ll just wait to hear the thud of Kevs body hitting the floor before I open mine!

Hee Hee
I have flux that is older than me.....gonch too

I’ve always had my doubts as to weather your a zombie or not?

[Kevthemodeller]

[DrSprue]

I have about 6 different rolls of solder on the bench, 3 types of flux, one roll was purchased in the early 50's so yea Scott... old stuff!!

Not to be silly and why I have not jumped in with any comments here. I have not used any of this for modeling so why comment and throw you guys off. What I can contribute tho is this.



Have a nice day!

[Twokidsnosleep]

I have about 6 different rolls of solder on the bench, 3 types of flux, one roll was purchased in the early 50's so yea Scott... old stuff!!

Not to be silly and why I have not jumped in with any comments here. I have not used any of this for modeling so why comment and throw you guys off. What I can contribute tho is this.



Have a nice day!

Hilarious shirt Ahh soldering....
I have a melt mark in my cutting matt and have burnt the old bingers a couple times...mostly on hot parts.
It is more fun to use one of the little butane torches...those suckers burn up stuff REAL GOOD!!!
Note to self, buy fire extinguishers...no, really DO buy some fire extinguishers