In the post earlier today about tariffs there was mentioned the pricing of solder.
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I have had good luck with picking up mostly full rolls of solder at garage sales or when the shop at work has to dispose of it because it "expires".
I am sure many of you are familiar with similar industrial practices that adhere to strict shelf life requirements.
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I have used and or tested many of these rolls of solder, and they often work just fine.
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So the question is: Does it really expire, or more precisely, go bad?
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And yes, I am certainly familiar with the rosin vs acid core varieties and the leaded vs lead free. I do pay attention to that fact when picking up said items at garage sales.
Sometimes I do want the acid core solder?because I use it in the garage for different things.
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-Albert
KI4ORI
