Steve2381
Senior Member
I would like to ask the advice of those that know.... solder.
I have been using good old Maplins solder for years, and its not all that great. Time to get some decent stuff.
But... HOW MANY TYPES!
I need to order a disgracefully expensive Blue Oled display, and this company are the only suppliers, so I may as well make the order up to the £50 minimum for free shipping.
Which of this mind bending array of solders will suit me best? I am looking for something - small enough for SMT work, so I assume around 26swg (0.018" / 0.45mm).
I understand Rosin free is better (what is water soluble?) and 60/40 mix - 1-2% flux.
Search for this and I come up blank, so I must be missing something.
This is the solder page:
http://uk.mouser.com/Tools-Supplies/Soldering/Solder/_/N-b11qq?FS=True
Any guidance gratefully received.
I have been using good old Maplins solder for years, and its not all that great. Time to get some decent stuff.
But... HOW MANY TYPES!
I need to order a disgracefully expensive Blue Oled display, and this company are the only suppliers, so I may as well make the order up to the £50 minimum for free shipping.
Which of this mind bending array of solders will suit me best? I am looking for something - small enough for SMT work, so I assume around 26swg (0.018" / 0.45mm).
I understand Rosin free is better (what is water soluble?) and 60/40 mix - 1-2% flux.
Search for this and I come up blank, so I must be missing something.
This is the solder page:
http://uk.mouser.com/Tools-Supplies/Soldering/Solder/_/N-b11qq?FS=True
Any guidance gratefully received.