PICdude wrote:
> So I figured out the reflow oven and have it operational, so now I'm
> investigating/experimenting with profiles etc.  Also ordering a
> thermocouple to profile the oven.
>
> In the meanwhile though, I discovered that there are lower-temp solder
> pastes available nowadays, and some of these allow me to do lead-free
> with this oven.  But each type has it's pros and cons, and I'm
> wondering if anyone has any recommendations on specific brands/models
> they've used.  Should about 450 deg-F or less melting point (this oven
> should do 500 deg-F) with no-clean flux.  I may be okay with
> water-soluble flux too.
>
> I really don't need lead free currently, but curious to run some tests
> and see how it works out.

Have you considered approaching the problem from another angle? We doubled 
the number of heating elements in our poor man's oven by combining two ovens 
into one.

Vitaliy 

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