Better Computing Through Alcohol

From: Jeff Kaneko <Jeff.Kaneko_at_ifrsys.com>
Date: Mon Jan 26 15:17:15 1998

 
> 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.
>

You know, I have long argued that this stuff decomposed over time,
but I never got any hard evidence on this. All I know is, that when
I worked for FLUKE in the early 80's, it was SOP to remove all traces
of flux from assemblies after they were repaired. The metrology guys
figured it helped long-term repeatability and drift.

Old habits are hard to break.

Jeff
Received on Mon Jan 26 1998 - 15:17:15 GMT