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Old 29th Nov 2017, 9:03 am   #22
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Default Re: SMDs and stripboard

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Originally Posted by paulsherwin View Post
The problem I've found with proper solder wick is that it tends to go off within a month or two of opening, presumably as it oxidises. I'll experiment a bit with coax braid.

I do have some very thin leaded solder which should be suitable.
Chemtronics stuff has a very long shelf life (years). Some of the cheap stuff is hygroscopic so keep it in a zip lock bag and it’ll last longer. To be honest I’m getting through a roll a month at the moment (thanks Tektronix! ) so it doesn’t hang around.
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