Hi there,
I'd like to find a flux that is suitable for hot-air, where it won't instantly evaporate - but clean, no horrible sticky rosin!
Any suggestions? Thanks
Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
Re: Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
I am yet to find anything They all seem to quote "no clean" or " water washable". But nothing other than the ultrasonic cleaner ever fetches the stuff of.
Mostly the "no clean" stuff is just packed full of IPA which is why it evaporates quickly. I stopped using that as it was forever spitting everywhere burning me
Maybe someone on here has some better experiences..
Mostly the "no clean" stuff is just packed full of IPA which is why it evaporates quickly. I stopped using that as it was forever spitting everywhere burning me
Maybe someone on here has some better experiences..
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Re: Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
"No clean" merely means that it won't eat the circuit board/chips etc. if it's not washed off. It doesn't mean that it leaves the board sparkling fresh and minty.
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ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
Re: Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
I have found that if you have flux that has not been heated it will be very hard to remove. A mix of ips and windex will help before putting it into a ultrasonic cleaner the on heat flux will come off well the non heated flux will turn to a sticky goo
Tom
Tom
Re: Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
I'm quite happy with chipquik tacky flux. It's thick enough to use hot air at a low speed on small parts. Clean up with IPA.
Re: Any such thing as no-clean 'gel' flux?
That chipquick looks intersting, might try to get hold of some, cheers @dalek
Saw this on some other Flux advert, made me laugh:
Gotta stick dem balls!
Saw this on some other Flux advert, made me laugh:
Gotta stick dem balls!