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to flux or not to flux
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Here is a debatable subject.
Whether to fuse flux when soldering, or is there a beter method of cleaning old solder connections before soldering in new caps.
I like to use it on old dirty looking connections to help the new solder flow.
Seems to take a little less heat to melt the solder with flux.
Or, do others have a better method when re-capping.
Also, is there a way of checking a cap when installed to verify it is good?
When I re-cap, I like to play radio about every 3 caps to insure I haven't screwed up.
Have one now that is acting up volume wise after the last 3 caps
Check location of caps and seems they are installed right.
Bad cap or maybe a drop of solder somewhere?
Have to get the magnifying glass out tonite I guess.
Anyway, to flux or not to flux?
murf


Messages In This Thread
to flux or not to flux - by murf - 04-24-2014, 06:26 PM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by Mondial - 04-24-2014, 08:07 PM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by murf - 04-24-2014, 10:13 PM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by Jamie - 04-25-2014, 06:47 AM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by Chuck Schwark - 04-25-2014, 10:10 AM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by Phlogiston - 04-25-2014, 10:57 AM
RE: to flux or not to flux - by Alan Douglas - 04-26-2014, 06:24 PM



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