lead free solder

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i've noticed lead free solder in a local shop for use in plumbing (fixing water pipes), i'm asking if anyone knows if this can be used for electronics, or if there is any lead free solder available for electronics use?

bye for now

best wishes

adam

[arumblack]

no do not use on electronics.

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thanks...

[smashtv]

There is lead free solder available that is suitable for electronics, Radio Shack has it in the US, not sure who to buy from in other parts of the world.  A lot of the PCB assembly lines in the US are using it due to health concerns/OSHA regulations.

It does flow a bit different than normal lead solder, not really much harder to work with, just different.

It is very different from any solder a plumber would use though (different alloy mix/flux percentage/size).

Have fun!

Smash

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thanks smash.. i'll investigate the local possibilities..

in the uk radio shack is/was called tandy, i think they might have gone bust over here though..

best wishes

adam