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solder-Eutechnic,Wonder,WBT??

Just ran out of solder and was wondering what to purchase as a replacement.I understand the Mundorf is highly recommended,but would prefer to stay in the "modest" camp.
I have a few projects that I am working on and the last of the parts will arrive later this week.
Prefer one that will not add brightness and those that do not contain any gold,as I don't like the sonic flavor.
Thanks in advance,Tom
tpsonic
dfhaleycko
178 posts
 
WBT is a pleasure to work with. I've tried the Cardas quad eutectic (lead-free) and it's a PITA. Of course WBT is especially nice if you have a temp-controlled soldering station :-)

HTH
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
Another vote for Wonder Solder or WBT. You're on the right track, hard to go wrong with any of these suggestions.
dazzdax
599 posts
 
How about the lead free solder? Because of the RoHS legislation manufacturers in Europe are forced to abandon the "old" solder. I hear different opinions regardiong lead free solder: some say that it is in fact better than conventional solder, some say it is inferior. What is the truth?

Chris
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
Look at this chart and find the conductivity of lead compared to the other metals of which various solders are comprised. Is it any Wonder that, WBT and Eichmann(silver bearing) solders would be more transparent? (http://www.kp44.org/ftp/ElectricalConductivityOfMaterials.php)
dazzdax
599 posts
 
Yeah, lead and tin are quite inferior with regard to conductivity, but why do some high end audio manufacturers regard lead free solder as "The beginning of the end of high quality audio"? One of them is Goldmund from Switserland if I can recall. I think there is a certain dichotomy with regard to lead free solder among high end audio manufacturers, especially the U.S. based ones.

Chris
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