I have repaired numerous PCBs due to intermittent contact in via's. I typically insert two 30 or 36 AWG or smaller bare wire in the hole. Since there are two wires, the solder should flow through. {slewrate} ----- Original Message ----- From: "PicDude" To: Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 10:37 PM Subject: [EE]: Plated thru holes > Building a circuit that depends on the component-mounting > pads to pass signals from bottom to top, like vias would. > However, the holes are not plated thru. My worry is that > some of the components are flush-mounted to the board (like > large caps) and some holes are tight enough that solder may > not get thru to connect the sides. > > Is there something I can do to help fix this *before* I > start mounting the components? I'm going to pre-tin the > holes on the component side, and the components close to > the body, but not sure that will be a full solution. > > Cheers, > -Neil. > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.