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helivaguy 07-19-2010 04:37 PM

solder
 
looking for the recommended solder for nimh battery cells?
i have a few new 6v humps that i want to reconfigure to flat packs.
thanks.

Grizzbob 07-19-2010 07:13 PM

I've always liked Kester's 60/40 solder, you can get it at local electronics shops(NOT Radio Shack, their stuff is WAY overpriced), & can get a 1 pound roll of it for around $20. It's good stuff, in fact it's what MANY electronics manufacturers(like the company I work for) use....:cool:

Duster_360 07-20-2010 05:11 AM

Don't forget the flux to go with it.....

Voodoo Child 07-20-2010 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by Grizzbob (Post 7692509)
I've always liked Kester's 60/40 solder, you can get it at local electronics shops(NOT Radio Shack, their stuff is WAY overpriced), & can get a 1 pound roll of it for around $20. It's good stuff, in fact it's what MANY electronics manufacturers(like the company I work for) use....:cool:

How the heck the thread starter should know what ur mean when ur using a Solder with 60/40?

60/40 what?

60 Pb /40 Sn

60 Sn /40 Pb

60 Apples /40 Bananas..... or what?


Jesus.

tromoly 07-20-2010 04:33 PM

In general, you should check out this thread for anything soldering related, it is amazing: http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ef-lesson.html

I've been using this Kester 63/37 (63% Tin, 37% Lead) for a little while, best stuff I've ever used: http://www.amazon.com/Kester-Rosin-C...6018050&sr=8-1

Pair it with a good soldering iron and some decent RMA Flux and you're set.

Grizzbob 07-21-2010 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by Voodoo Child (Post 7694312)
How the heck the thread starter should know what ur mean when ur using a Solder with 60/40?

60/40 what?

60 Pb /40 Sn

60 Sn /40 Pb

60 Apples /40 Bananas..... or what?


Jesus.

Simple, a roll of solder will HAVE THAT PRINTED ON ITS LABEL. Happy now?


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