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Old 9th Mar 2018, 4:27 pm   #31
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Default Re: Availability of Leaded Solder?

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Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
CPC's Duratool brand seems the cheapest for the moment, I only buy it on special offer. I had some of that Sealey stuff (came from Rapid) and it was hopeless, so it's been put on the shelf for emergencies.
The gauge of the solder also affects the price, I use 22swg /0.7mm but if you can get away with thicker then it's cheaper.

I've got some like that. It was a roll of "Frys Metals" stuff from "everyone’s favourite auction site". works brilliantly but always imitates a coughing fit (in me at any rate !) if the flux fumes are breathed in - which can't be good news - it usually takes a lot to get me coughing, even with colds !
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