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Question about solder

I plan on replacing the binding posts on my amps. I have on hand some Radio Shack solder. I could order some of the Wonder Solder or Cardas solder however that will take a week to receive. Do you think the amount of solder required for connecting the binding posts will make a difference in using the Wonder Solder type vs the Radio Shack type?
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sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
A good quality solder with some silver content (usually about 4%) will work fine for what you propose.
studio1
99 posts
 
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I have been using Radio Shack Silver Bearing Solder for quite a few years with outstanding results. In fact, I used it to modify my crossover in my horn loaded loudspeakers as well as my homemade SET amplifier.
I haven't given solder a second thought...very satisfied.
Hope this helps.

Studio1
uppermidfi
277 posts
 
If it were me, I would wait for some better solder although I'm sure others will disagree. Wire is wire, amps is amps, and solder is solder, or not!
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