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Review on Kester 24 9574 7609 Lead Free Solder 015 Diameter Low by Ben Demers

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Much better than SAC!

Give it a "4.5" review for a Kester K100LD in a 1lb spool with .015" solder. Pros: Melts more easily than SAC, flows more like a eutectic, *can* freeze with a shinier appearance. Cons: Still prone to freezing, more like a cold solder joint, especially if you have a dense board with many layers with planes (GND) connected to the pin of interest. K100D is *much* better solder than SAC material which requires a blowtorch to melt and doesn't need to get wet.

Pros
  • Alloy: eutectic tin/copper. Core Size: 66
Cons
  • Requires Socket