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| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 68 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 68 | What solder type ws use on these old radios?
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My wild guess would be a tin/lead rosin flux solder...maybe 60% tin and 40% lead. There is a radio forum that would be the place for a 'for sure' response.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | It definitely was NOT acid core solder.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Just look for electronic solder. It does not have acid flux but uses a rosin core. The brand that I remember as being prominent is Kester. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Yes, 60/40 electronics solder is what should be used.
Don't be tempted to try the new lead free solder on old components, it has a higher melting point and can destroy the terminal strips.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 68 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 68 | Thanks, All
I Replaced the paper caps using 60/40 resin solder and also replaced the rectifier tube (OZ4)
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thanks for your success story. We like to hear them. Not only is it worth the effort but it really makes your day when it comes alive, right? | | |
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