Solder?

[GBear]

Originally Posted by L473ncy

I'm guessing PoCo or Warcraft Games? I'm sure they'll be pretty good sports about defective items and such otherwise take it to DamageInc to take a look at it maybe.

Otherwise these days I use a lead-tin solder with the flux INSIDE (IIRC has one of the lower melting points). I actually have just the solder and a separate "cake" of rosin and that's an OLD relic (from around the time my mom became a landed immigrant in the 80's) I didn't know they still sell solder without flux inside. I'm not an expert on this stuff though, only taken one electronics course in high school and one digital design course in university.

No, they still sell solder without flux inside. Sometimes, the flux within the solder isn't enough. Just get one of those solder pens that they have. TBH, the melting point really doesn't matter that much. Crank it to 700-750F and solder it quickly.
Yeah, I'm no expert either. Although I was the top of the high school in electronics :X, but my university program isn't directly related to this stuff. I've been soldering seriously for probably over four years. Before that, I just messed with the irons for as long as I can remember. My pops has been doing it for over 45 years though.

[Talon97]

Standard 63/37 solder has a melting point of 363 degrees Fahrenheit, why do people think it's going to melt under normal use? You've got to be kidding me. Most lead-free solder has a melting point of 5-20 degrees hotter than your standard 63/37, and anything with silver content is generally higher.

The reason you want to use a solder containing Silver is that regular solder dissolves silver (and gold). That being said, there is STILL lead/tin in solders containing silver. If there's no silver involved in your wiring, use a regular lead based solder as it's the easiest to work with and has eutectic properties (the different metals melt/harden at the same temperature, not separately).

My .02.

*edit* For those who want to read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder

[Airmax]

Hey Munaro!
Have you looked into these guys for the Solder your looking for? http://www.smi-elec.com/

There in Langley as well and have everything you need for Electronics.
I always shop there.
cheers

[Amos]

Try to get as thin wire as possible... I find it melts easier lol

[GBear]

Originally Posted by Amos

Try to get as thin wire as possible... I find it melts easier lol

Thin solder is great for very small applications, however, the solder should melt instantly whether you have a thin wire or thick wire. Turn up that iron to a good 700F+. Well, unless the solder is like...3cms in diameter or some shit.