I recently came to the realization that I’ve been kinda punishing myself with cheap no-name solder that is really difficult to work with.

I reluctantly bought this (rather expensive) lead free solder for around $25 and the difference really took me by surprise - it melts and flows so easily!

Kinda got me wondering what everyone else has been using for solder, or what’s worked well for you so far at least?

  • Godort@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I use ChipQuik’s 62/36/2.

    I haven’t found a lead free solder that works as well as this stuff. Plus, I never need to worry about silver-plated stuff cracking at the joint.

  • OmegaPillar@lemmy.caEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Kester 63/37 no-clean 22AWG for leaded work, SN100C no-clean for RoHS. Mg chemicals and chip quik are good alternatives, Kester can be expensive to justify for home use.

  • seathru@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Give me good ole rosin core 60/40 lead solder any day.

    Admittedly I’ve never used any “good” lead free solder.

  • irdc@derp.fooEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have a similar-sized roll of 0.5mm Felder Sn100Ni+ with their ultra clear flux. Love the shinyness.

    Indeed, don’t skimp on solder, especially when soldering lead-free.