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    A nice interesting article here, that definately may help:

    My Tips for Soldering

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    WILL LOOK AT IT, thanks

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    can you guys still get solder with lead over there in the UK? I heard they are banning leaded solder here in the US.

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    no problems getting lead solder here
    in fact its all i use with 2% silver
    ime amazed it aint available in the states ?
    i use wharton solder and spray flux or gel
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    I can?t buy new solder in the states with lead. When ever I see old solder with lead at the swap meets, I buy it.

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    looks like I will be ordering my solder from the good ol UK

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    if its possible try buying warton solder good stuff low melting point and clean too

    but i guess some other guys will have more suggestions
    oops put an extra h in wartons maybe thats why you couldnt find it mate sorry
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    Quote Originally Posted by racin-snake View Post
    if its possible try buying wharton solder good stuff low melting point and clean too

    but i guess some other guys will have more suggestions

    hi mate

    can ya post a link?

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    RS Components | Electronic and Electrical Components Your search for low melting point solder
    stuff ime using just now is 0.4 but have ordered 0.75
    good stuff ..youl have to set up an account
    but lots of kit there
    flux and so on all reasonable price and good quality
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