Better Computing Through Alcohol

From: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca <(jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca)>
Date: Mon Jan 26 09:43:27 1998

> Actually, I considered the topic of alcohol to be on topic. One of
> the things I have had to deal with is old circuit boards that were
> hand-assembled. Typically, the solder side of these boards are
> covered with flux resudue.
>
> Now I realize that this residue is inert, and has reasonably good
> dielectic properties, but it makes the assembly look like h***. I'm
> into the habit of cleaning this stuff off, and to me, nothing works
> better than pure 'hooch' (chloro-clean is a tad expensive, and I
> consider MEK to be a bit too harsh).
>
>
> Jeff

Does that flux suck moisture in over time and gives funny problems
with electronics? Because, I cleaned out old flux of some cheapo
stuff and sometime that helped.

Take care anyone!

Jason D.
email: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca
Pero, Jason D.
Received on Mon Jan 26 1998 - 09:43:27 GMT