Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 07 13:30:57 EDT 2020 | davef
I have great memories [bad dreams??] of draining solder pots. Previous discussions on SMTnet are worthy of review. Some are here: https://smtnet.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=search_submit&searchstring=bread+pan&collection=site_forum
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 10 11:57:14 EDT 2003 | Mike Konrad
First, you must determine a few things: 1. What specific de-fluxing chemical are you going to use? Basic required determinations include the chemical�s pH, is it a VOC (if so, what is its VOC content), what concentration is the chemical used in (1
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 23 07:37:49 EDT 2004 | pjc
Waste Water from any cleaner must be recycled or treated before going to drain. That is the case in most states in the USA. The wash solution that is mixed with a chemistry cannot be processed thru a water recycling system, only the rinse water can.
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 21 08:57:29 EST 2005 | davef
Se�or Tech Possibilities are: * The vent on the drain line is blocked. Generally when this happens, the blockage, like come critter building a nest in the pipe, is found on the roof. In this case, the smell would be constant. * Somewhere, the drai
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 27 17:03:07 EDT 2005 | Jay Brower
Hi Steve, When I drain our wave solder pot in preparation for loading a lead free alloy (SN100); I am going to use muffin tins dusted with baby powder or maybe a little high temp oil so that the solder doesnt stick to the tins. I know that this may
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 27 20:10:17 EDT 2005 | davef
Use "Bakers Secret" Teflon coated loaf pans to make the nicest solder ingots that you have ever seen. We hope you are using the term "draining the solder pot" euphemistically. Using the drain on the bottom of the pot is dangerous. [Too much can go
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 28 10:27:08 EDT 2005 | SuMoTe
Thanks to Stevezeva for hosting the pictures: Bakers Secret pans are the way to go, I use the "bread loaf" size. http://www.stevezeva.homestead.com/files/DrainingSolderPot.jpg http://www.stevezeva.homestead.com/files/DrainingSolderPot2.jpg Pray t
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 14 21:13:30 EDT 2002 | davef
Insulating tab approach, like: * Go to page 5 of http://www.kalatel.com/lit-rack/install-man/kts_253_253-16_man.pdf * http://support.tandy.com/support_radios/doc64/64039.htm * Go to �Fixing�, Step 6 of http://www.sunvic.co.uk/TLX%20Digital%20Room%2
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 28 03:45:55 EDT 2005 | aj
your supplier should be able to provide you with all the neccesary equipment.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 29 08:37:23 EDT 2005 | scombs
Thanks for everyones input. I'm sure others will find this thread helpful. Steve
