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Old 07-31-2009 | 12:48 PM
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Duster_360
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Deans racing solder is 62% Tin, 36% lead and 2% silver. Kester lists this as SN62PB36AG2. If you've been using Deans, you know that anybody's 60/40 is not the same. It doesn't look the same and doesn't work the same. 60/40 joints are a dull color compared to the brite, silvery solder joints from Deans. I've never needed any additional flux using Deans besides whats already in the solder.

Not saying anything about 60/40 not working as well or anything like that before anyone goes getting upset. This is mainly preference based since either solder gets teh job done.

Kester used to make their equivalent and a few overseas have told me they can still get it in England.

An you can't find it, google or not - try a few, you'll find it listed in plenty of stores but its "temp out of stock" everywhere. People that use it have dried up what supply remained after Deans quit making it.
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