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grunto
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Posted: 09:44pm 26 Sep 2017

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Need to buy some solder so I can try my hand at SMD. I recall in a previous thread (which I can't seem to find now) that 0.5mm solder is considered a could general purpose solder for SMD parts. Whilst searching on Elemenet14 I came across 2 Multicore options. They appear to be very similar but the there is a substantial difference in price. Does anyone know why and whether one is better than the other?

Links to the products:
http://au.element14.com/multicore-loctite/3096525-m/solder-wire-60-40-180-deg-250g/dp/5090787
http://au.element14.com/multicore-loctite/3096525-m/solder-wire-60-40-180-deg-250g/dp/509078701

Edited by grunto 2017-09-28

matherp
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Posted: 09:52pm 26 Sep 2017

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The multicore part number is the same so looks like two listings for the same item - go with the cheaper

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Posted: 12:06am 27 Sep 2017

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Agreed.

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paceman
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Posted: 02:01am 27 Sep 2017

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Rockby in Melbourne have a current special for 250g of 0.7mm 60/40 resin core as well - for $14. It's from Consolidated Alloys who are a reputable manufacturer. Rockby Stock No. is 12677.

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Posted: 12:11pm 27 Sep 2017

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Hi Grunto,
Maybe this is the thread you are thinking of SOLDER

"It is better to be ignorant and ask a stupid question than to be plain Stupid and not ask at all"

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Posted: 01:25pm 27 Sep 2017

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One word of warning: DON'T buy the cheap solder wire on eBay or Aliexpress etc. This stuff is absolute rubbish. You are fine with the element-14 stuff though, or any other reputable supplier.

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grunto
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Posted: 12:51pm 28 Sep 2017

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palcal said Hi Grunto,
Maybe this is the thread you are thinking of SOLDER

Yep - that's the one. Don't know why I couldn't find it! Thanks.

grunto
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Posted: 12:54pm 28 Sep 2017

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Grogster said One word of warning: DON'T buy the cheap solder wire on eBay or Aliexpress etc. This stuff is absolute rubbish. You are fine with the element-14 stuff though, or any other reputable supplier.

Got enough of that crap stuff to last a lifetime (don't need much as the consumption rate is pretty low unless I am going fishing). Don't need any more...

grunto
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Posted: 12:57pm 28 Sep 2017

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paceman said Rockby in Melbourne have a current special for 250g of 0.7mm 60/40 resin core as well - for $14. It's from Consolidated Alloys who are a reputable manufacturer. Rockby Stock No. is 12677.

Greg

Use Rockby a bit so I will check their solder out - always looking for a reason to drop in (although parking around there is a pain). They do have 0.5mm (Stock No: 34114) but it isn't on sale (although the "normal" price is pretty good). Thanks.

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