[hpsdr] Flux sources?

[Darrell Harmon]

On Thu, Aug 17, 2006 at 12:45:53PM -0500, Don AE5K wrote:
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> Philip Covington wrote:
> 
> > On the subject of flux:  The best advise I can give is to throw away
> > your rosin based flux and solder.  Get a gallon of  Kester 2331-ZX
> > Water Soluble Soldering Flux and some 0.015" Kester "331" Organic
> > Water Soluble Flux core solder (63/37).
> > 
> > Flux:
> > <http://www.philcovington.com/HPSDR/TOOLS/flux.JPG>
> > 
> > Solder:
> > <http://www.philcovington.com/HPSDR/TOOLS/solder.JPG>
> > 
> > Some people laugh when they see the gallon of flux (comments like: you
> > have 20 years supply there).  I laugh at those people when I hear
> > about them pulling up pads and traces with their solder wick.
> > Obviously they don't know that they are not using enough flux.
> > 
> > The water soluble stuff literally cleans up with running water.  No
> > scrubbing, no smelly chemicals...  Try it - you'll like it..
> 
> OK, I'm one of those who asked if you had enough ;-)  but you've
> convinced me.  WHERE did you buy your gallon?  I don't see it at either
> Digi-Key or Mouser, so if you have a source suggestion, let's hear it.
> 
> Maybe I should put some of this info on the wiki FAQ too to help build
> our knowledge pool.
> 
> Also source and details on the cheap syringes too.  I've never been
> "into" syringes except some years ago when I had a bunch of dogs that I
> gave shots to.
> 
> The gallon of flux is too much for me so I plan to divvy it out to other
> ham builders in the 4SQRP group sometime when I meet with them again.
> 
> Thanks,
> Don AE5K
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The 2331-ZX flux is available in pens too. Mouser and digikey stock them.
They are KE1808-ND at Digikey and cost $3.70. They last me about 6 months.
I also use the 331 solder. The water cleanup is great.

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Darrell Harmon
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