Apptech wrote: >> ... the long term reliability of lead free solder etc. is >> not yet fully understood. >> > > Maybe not "fully". > But quite well enough to know that for reliability you don't > want it if you can avoid it. > > > Russell > > > > I wonder if its possible to use silver solder for electronics work of this kind. Or for high-rel stuff just use solid gold. Fairly low melting point and your guaranteed not to put too much of the stuff on. The scroungers would love it too ;-> -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist