On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:31 PM, Nick Kemp <nkemp@xxxxxxxx> wrote: > And ALWAYS use rosin core solder. Many have tried to use plain solder > (usually plumbing solder) and it will not take without using rosin with > it. This is true for wiring, circuit boards and plumbing. But I suspect > you already knew that. Yes, indeed. But in addition, don't confuse rosin core with acid core. Many solders intended for plumbing use acid-based flux. These must never be used for electrical work, because acid flux leaves a corrosive residue that can compromise electrical connections. --Pete Lucas VIN #06703 ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/