Dan Michaels wrote:
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> Can't answer this but I have to say, the water-clean flux sure
> comes off very nicely, and then you don't have to worry about
> leaving flux on the bds. Much prettier too - if you're into
> aesthetics. And sure beats the normal flux cutter.

I've noticed that the Eutectic Water-Clean solder I use sure doesn't
wick onto pre-tinned PCB traces as well as rosin core, when hand
soldering, in my experience;  If you have a 0.05" x 0.15" or so DIL pad,
you do get the middle of the pad filled with solder & a good solid
connection, the end result looks different at first - you have to get
used to it!  Good solid connection, of course.  WA state tap water's so
clean that you can just use hot tap water and a toothbrush, though I do
use a "special" brush for that <G>  Lots less hassle than de-flux spray,
definitely.

> - DanM

  Mark

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