Yelrow Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hi, haverun out of solder, and my location means on line purchases only. What type do you guys buy, and from where. Merci beaucoup.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Don't touch 'lead-free' solder, it is a pain in the derrierre to use, needs a hotter iron, and doesn't 'flow' readily.You can buy tin/lead multicore solder just about anywhere, in assorted length reels, and several different diameters.Loads of choices here - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=electronics+solder&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpjallan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 https://www.dccconcepts.com/product-category/soldering-irons-and-accessories/solder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I use Drapers 60/40 - originally bought from Hobbycraft. I have a new roll in the post - should arrive tomorrow. As Eric said "it's available online". Steer clear of the lead-free. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I only use Flux cored 60/40 for general soldering John. As stated avoid lead-free which is terrible to use. I also have a tube of silver loaded flux paste used for soldering SMD components but that is very expensive and a bit specialised and has to be kept in the fridge until required on the bench. I still have some ‘Multicore’ solder left from when Rome was being built. A pity you don’t have a village hardware shop the likes of which can still be found in UK, as they will have plenty on a dusty shelf somewhere. https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/welding-brazing-and-soldering/solders/multicore-60-40-solder-wire-reel-500gm/f/6145?query=multicore%20solder https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/welding-brazing-and-soldering/solders/multicore-60-40-solder-wire-reel-500gm/f/6145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I just did a search on EBay, 60/40 solder. I got a big reel of very thin solder exactly the same as my 30 year old stuff from my old electronics days, that finally got used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 RAF, its dearer than Heathers hair do. We do not all have deep pockets, dont you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 60/40 is best, don't go near the lead free solder. Lead free solder is fine, but is a pain in the backside to do rework on and you need a very hot soldering iron, a trick was to use old lead solder to lower the melting point of lead free solder so you could rework it. Lead free also doesn't flow that well.I use solder paste and 60/40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Must be VERY expensive then ! 😆 I'll stay away from it as I am one of the "shallow pockets" people. (Didn't the boss of Chevrolet bring his own sandwiches for lunch ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I also use 60/40 Tin/Lead, very thin solder. Mine is labelled as 22 SWG showing how long I have had it. In today's terms it is 0.71mm, multicore. This size is ideal for fine soldering work (and anything else for that matter.I bought it from Radio Spares (Now known as RS) in a 0.5Kg sized reel. It just seems to go on for ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 RDS, merci beaucoup,. My problem is my old english solder, has run out, and postal charges, are fearful. Plus the fact that everybody is pushing lead free.. Will look atyour supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 John..........might be worth contacting this seller to see if prepared to post to you en francais.......well priced and choice of lengths....... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soldering-Solder-Wire-Fluxed-Core-DIY-Hobbyists-Electronics-60-40-Tin-Lead-Flux/123750831609?hash=item1cd01fd5f9:g:zOMAAOSwtbhcx2T9&var=424363260768 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Howbiman, hi thanks, he is, £11 postage, mind you, its a big reel. What can i give up, to pay for it. Joking apart, i will research what i need, and talk to my lady financial controllerr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 finally bitten the bullet and bought an Antex 25w soldering iron, back to bread and butter, again. Postage interesting. £25, from large suppliers, £5.95, from educational shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 As I have said before I got mine from EBay it was less than £10.00 for a large reel of Ersin 60/40 solder. Often on EBay if you are lucky, there are people that sell stock from firms that have gone bankrupt, so it was substantually cheaper than buying it retail. Sad to say but given the current economic position there is going to be more available as more firms go bankrupt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I think it is important to make sure any item description specifically says lead tin solder since there is a risk that you might get the lead free stuff. I would also add that (if my memory is correct) 60/40 has the lowest melting point of all the lead tin solders and other ratios are available if you need a higher melting point, for example when soldering etched brass kits. For electrical work though I would say 60/40 with a core of flux is easier to use than the solid variety. I also have a query about fluxes but I will post that on a different theread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 This is the stuff I use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-roll-Ersin-multicore-solder-alloy-60-40-36Z-flux-20-SWG-500G-0-9mm-BS441/224098144318?hash=item342d4a503e:g:v~8AAOSwOrZfITO1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Colin, thanks, just a question of postage costs, happen, he will post to france. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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