On 8 July 2012 07:11, Neil wrote: > Actually, now I remember there was a hobbyist solder paste in a syringe > that claimed to require no refrigeration. I never tried it, because I > previously tried another hobbyist solder paste in a syringe and it was > miserable. The vendor suggested the flux must've separated so I should > mix it, but mixing solder in a syringe is impractical. > I have read somewhere that an ultrasonic cleaner could mix the syringe quite well -- never tried though. Tamas > > I've noticed that Kester solder wire works very well after 5 years, even > though the shelf life is stated as 2 years. And better than "new" radio > shack solder. So I'm willing to bet that solder pastes will probably > last longer too, though I can't say how much longer. > > I keep mine refrigerated, and if you're concerned about getting a > fridge, get a small wine-cooler perhaps -- $70 new, and probably half > that used. > > Perhaps this helps, > -Neil. > > > > On 7/8/2012 3:00 AM, Electron wrote: > > Hi, > > > > even if it costs more than other types, could anybody please suggest > > a solder paste (available from Mouser or DigiKey) that works very well > > solder-wise (nice to work with, good results, etc..), but that has a > > long shelf time and that preferably doesn't need to be stored in a > > fridge? > > > > PS: Sorry I forgot to say that I can (and intend to) use leaded paste, > > as it's for an automotive application (and of the most harsh kind, too)= .. > > > > Thank You very much, > > Mario > > > > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 int main() { char *a,*s,*q; printf(s=3D"int main() { char *a,*s,*q; printf(s=3D%s%s%s, q=3D%s%s%s%s,s,q,q,a=3D%s%s%s%s,q,q,q,a,a,q); }", q=3D"\"",s,q,q,a=3D"\\",q,q,q,a,a,q); } --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .