Editing Buy (section)

==<strike>Solder</strike>==
<strike>[http://gokimco.com/ Should have gone with this store...] :( - Or was it fucking fake???

[http://au.element14.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?catalogId=15001&langId=43&storeId=10184&categoryId=800000004977&eq=N%3D202890%2B111750268%2B2101%26amp%3BNs%3DP_STORE_MARKETING_RANK_FARNELL_AU%257c0%257c%257cP_MAN_PART_NUM%257c0%26amp%3BNtpc%3D1%26amp%3BNtpr%3D1&pageSize=100&showResults=true&aa=true&pf=111750268,113196439&vw= Element14 - DURATOOL SOLDER WIRE, 63/37, 183DEG C] 226.796g - 0.64mm/0.025"- $31.44 + shipping (free on orders over $45, Actually seems like shipping might be free anyway...)

* Element14 Don't have the correct Multicore :(. They do have some 60/40. They also don't specify the flux type, although they have the id numbers sometimes.. Apparently Multicore 511 doesn't need cleaning.

* Element14 *Don't have any 63/37 for 250g* :(

* [http://au.element14.com/multicore-loctite/mm00981/wire-solder/dp/1001715 Element 14 have this unlisted one] according to [http://www.specialized.net/Specialized/Multicore-MM00981-Solder-Sn63Pb37-03220AWG-RosinFlux-5Core-687.aspx this] it seems ok, although MM00981 seems to be a datasheet, not solder type. Links to an *old* datasheet. - $45

[http://www.digikey.com.au/product-detail/en/multicore/397982/82-131-ND/2498929 Digikey MultiCore C502] 227g, 3% flux, 63/37, 0.015"/0.39mm - $25.01 + $35 shipping...

[http://www.digikey.com.au/catalog/en/partgroup/c502/3303 Digikey Multicore Infos]

[http://www.ebay.com.au//itm/KESTER-24-6337-0027-WIRE-SOLDER-031-RA-ROSIN-SN63-PB37-66-FLUX-44-CORE-1-lb-NEW-/182293954741?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275 KESTER 24-6337-0027 WIRE SOLDER .031 RA ROSIN SN63 PB37 66 FLUX 44 CORE 1 lb NEW] $22.36+22.14 shipping.

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110-GRAM-REEL-HIGH-QUALITY-LOCTITE-MULTICORE-LEADED-SOLDER-/221966043257?hash=item33ae350879 110 GRAM REEL OF HIGH QUALITY 0.7mm LEADED MULTICORE SOLDER] -  $8.72 + $5.24 shipping.

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multicore-60-40-C511-5C-0-46mm-0-25kg-/162082418168?hash=item25bcdd6df8:g:e1UAAOSwawpXuwMs Loctite 60/40 C511 5C 0.46mm 0.25kg] $27+$11

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multicore-X39-60-40-No-Clean-Solder-Wire-0-56mm-0-25kg-/162082271422?hash=item25bcdb30be:g:YVAAAOSwepZXRR74 Multicore X39 60/40 No Clean Solder Wire, 0.56mm, 0.25kg $26+$11] - According to Digikey Loctite is the new name...

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multicore-Size-10-Reel-Alloy-Solder-O-7mm-Diameter-/351436915454?hash=item51d345c2fe:g:7EoAAOSwbYZXdWoJ Multicore Size 10 Reel Alloy Solder O.7mm Diameter 60/40 0.7mm] - $27.00 (free shipping?)

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multicore-SOLDER-wire-250g-0-7mm-Pick-up-or-Delivered-/302095944609?hash=item4656524ba1:g:~l0AAOSw6EhUS1Gm Multicore SOLDER wire 250g 0.7mm] - 60/40 ERSIN 309???- $28


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZll7hl69I different kinds of lead-free solders. Not really happy with Sn99.3Cu0.7 solder, but I've used Sn100Ni+ lately and that's pretty great.]

* Some guys are on a forum are recommending .015 (or ~0.025, 0.28 - 0.71mm).

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1aONINVkSE Carlsons Lab] recommends .032 for through hole (some SMD, 0603,0805, 1206, middle of the road. At 0402 just use iron tip with external flux (so size doesn't matter?), 0.020 as being good for SMD and ok for through hole

* Type R rosin, no activators needs a clean surface. RMA middle, most are no clean. RA (maybe as liquid flux).

* [http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/kind_of_solder Kinds of Solder (RO=rosin, RE=resin, OR=organic, IN=inorganic)]

* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/ra-vs-no-clean-flux/ Kester 44=RA, Kester 285=RMA], Stannol also a good brand

* [http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/kind_of_solder Kester's spec sheet for "44" (RA) flux that says it does not actually require cleaning.]

* Core size/flux amount in solder wire = 3.3% (sometimes called 66 core or P3)

* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/solder-quality/ EEVBlog] MG Chemicals makes good flux and solder IME (on equal footing with Kester, Multicore, AIM, and so on). They don't offer as many variations as other manufacturers though. Even Multicore has cut back on their lead alloy offerings... AIM (American Iron & Metals) or Alpha (Cookson) make some excellent quality products as well, and at least here in the US, tend to be a tad less expensive vs. Kester.

* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/solder-quality/ EEVBlog] MG options include RA and no clean flux, stating that cleaning is optional for the RA

* 0.032"/.81mm is a little bit on the thick side

===Desolder Wick===

===Flux===
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DNR01Q/ref=biss_dp_t_asn MG Chemicals 835]
[http://www.mektronics.com.au/mg-chemicals-liquid-rosin-flux-100ml-13804.html MekTronics] - $14.04 + $15 shipping. [Upton http://uptonaustralia.com.au/mg-chemicals-liquid-rosin-flux-100ml.html] - $13.09+$15 shipping

Kester 186 - 

[http://www.digikey.com.au/product-detail/en/mg-chemicals/836-P/836-P-ND/5975831 Digikey Fluxpen] - Digikey has basically no flux choices

[http://au.mouser.com/tools-supplies/Soldering/Soldering-Flux/_/N-b11wf/ Mouse Flux choices]

[http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kester-Rosin-Flux-PEN-186-good-for-Solar-cells-Panels-/140359491548?hash=item20ae13dfdc:g:3OYAAOSwyZ5Un0xr This flux pen...] - $13.10

DIY/[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=homemade+flux homemade] Rosin flux with Isopropyl alcohol/glycerine/rosin? - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTV8gtSX6tg flakes off a resin block / fluxoff comparison]

[http://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/solder-flux-types/msg884903/#msg884903 That said, MG Chemicals 835 (liquid RA), is available in small bottles that are reasonably priced which is very useful for hobbyists (125ml and 1L sizes), and is easily found in North America, the UK and EU. Not sure about other markets.  :-// Kester flux is excellent stuff IME (186, 186-18, and 1544 are all liquid & rosin based). Unfortunately, Kester only offers their fluxes in disposable pens or large containers (1gal & larger, up to 55gal drum). It's readily available in the US, and although can be had in the UK/EU, it's expensive as it's usually shipped from the US from what I've seen (Farnell).]

* [http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/kind_of_solder don't use "no-clean" solder--it's very likely that you don't need to clean the regular rosin-cored solder.]

* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/ra-vs-no-clean-flux/ For hobbyist use (parts & PCB's sit around for years), RMA would be the minimum I'd recommend, and on occasion, RA would be more appropriate to have on hand (or equivalent NC). Best to keep a little of both types of flux on hand if at all possible (pens, small bottles, ...)].

* For paste, Kester RF741 is a modified rosin no-clean that's very nice to use (comes in a syringe). Amtech is supposed to be good as well (also a syringe), but the real stuff is hard to find as their distribution is nearly non-existent (highly counterfeited too).

* FWIW, I usually use liquid in a refillable brush pen as it's less expensive and gives me better control than the disposable pens.] </strike>