n a message dated 6/16/2007 6:43:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Does solder eventually "go bad?" I'm sure the metal components don't, but I > wonder about the flux. I'm talking about a span of many years. I'm using > Multicore MM00979. What I'm using now is fresh, but I'm placing a Newark > order > for other stuff and thought I might include some more solder if it doesn't > spoil. Thanks. > Mike, My uncle used to work for RCA back when they made computers. When they dropped out of that business in the early 70's I inherited through him a large quantity of 63/37 rosin core solder. I believe it was Kester but the label is long gone. I am still using it and it works just fine. Conclusion, here is one vote for an unknown brand that "doesn't go bad." Rob KC6ROC K2 #5924 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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