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post #16 of 19
11/29/09 at 3:18am
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post #17 of 19
11/29/09 at 3:27am
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Alright. I'll just wash my hands after using lead solder.
BTW, what does flux do and how do I use it?
I don't think lead is that bad to handle, just don't lick (solid or liquid form), eat (solid or liquid form), or inhale the fumes (gaseous state (you need a hot torch to get lead hot enough to change into this form (1749°C (3180°F)))) of lead (Pb) That said washing you hands is a good preventative measure (nobody wants to get lead poisoning). Keep the solder away from kids and animals. Also the fumes coming off the iron and solder is not that of lead but the chemicals of the rosin core burning up (this may be 'safer' to inhale then lead but that said DO NOT BREATH IT IN). You don't need flux as it's built in [rosin core]. The rosin core remove impurities which increases mechanical strength and also improves the electrical conductivity of the joint [Therefore you have a strong joint with a good electrical connection]. You really don't use rosin core, it works on it's own automatic when you solder.


P.S. I do hope you are washing you hands regularly, anyway. If it's avoiding lead poisoning or just the flu, best to wash your hands.
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post #18 of 19
11/29/09 at 4:23am
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Yeah, the flu, eh? Massive vaccinations in the French Canaduh. Hey...did I get that?
Thanks for all the help, guys. Will surely start to practice once the finances get better.
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post #19 of 19
11/29/09 at 4:39am
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Yeah, the flu, eh? Massive vaccinations in the French Canaduh. Hey...did I get that?
Haha I never got the shot as I never seen the need for it, personally. How has the roll-out delays effected French Canada?


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Thanks for all the help, guys. Will surely start to practice once the finances get better.
I wish you the best of luck. Soldering is a good skill to know. It takes some practice but it's pretty quick to learn I find. The better you get (the more practice) the smaller and smaller stuff you can solder, in tighter and tighter spaces (it's a skill that you are always improving).
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