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?

  • @th_in_gs
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    311 months ago

    What temperature are you using?

    • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏OP
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      411 months ago

      350°C, although I occasionally turn it down to 325 when I don’t need the extra heat.

      When I was using my older, cheaper solder, I had the iron maxed out at 420 and that wouldn’t melt or flow easily