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Also, afaik, there's no reason for hobbyists to not always use lead-free solder. But of course that doesn't mean something you're taking apart used lead free.
by teawrecks 3y ago
Also, afaik, there's no reason for hobbyists to not always use lead-free solder. But of course that doesn't mean something you're taking apart used lead free.
- sokoloff 3y agoRepairing an old device that used leaded solder is a reason to use leaded solder (even new leaded solder during the repair). I don't even use the same tips across leaded and lead-free solder.
- Gigachad 3y agoI think pretty much all consumer electronics uses lead free solder for the last 10+ years. The reason hobby users tend to use leaded is it's much easier to work with and they don't care about health or the environment that much.
- TheBigSalad 3y agoThe leaded solder melts easier than non-leaded. This is good because you are way less likely to burn off traces or melt the board using a lower temperature iron. I only use leaded solder because I suck at soldering.