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Review on πŸ”₯ Kester 24-6337-8800 50 Activated Rosin Cored Wire Solder Roll: 245 No-Clean, 63/37 Alloy, 0.031" Diameter – High-Quality Soldering Solution by Chris Pettway

Revainrating 2 out of 5

This rosin solder behaves exactly like solder without flux.

I don't know if I'm overheating or underheating but this stuff is supposed to activate like RMA. No, that is not so. I haven't changed the settings since using Indium 53563-0454 (which I think should be similar) and the two solders are completely different. I had to check the label to make sure it was 245 because it literally behaves like solder without the flux. I can't describe it any better. I bought it in case it was a good alternative. The solder sticks together, dries up, and the SMD components literally fall off. Same settings as my last lot. Check the datasheets, they should work the same as far as I can tell. My guess is that the rosin is burning too fast or I have a bad batch. Still, I wouldn't buy it again. I gave this two stars because it can still be of practical use with additional flux, but it reduces the attractiveness of the rosin solder. Alternatively, I could be making a mistake, but I'm going back to Indium.

Pros
  • brazing equipment
Cons
  • old