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Review on πŸ’§ Chip Quik SMD291NL Tack Flux: Lead-Free, No-Clean, 5cc with Plunger & Tip by Ryan Olsen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good for replacing SMT electrolytic capacitors

I frequently replace SMT electrolytic capacitors and this paste made the job easier and faster with less prep work. Now after removing the original blind cap I simply clean the pad with some Chipquik flux (the best flux ever!) and wick and then apply a small amount of solder paste. I can now use cooler temperatures to deliver the paste, which helps avoid overheating the pad or even heating up the board and exposing components on the other side of the board (which happened to me too). This cut my time in half before soldering to the pad and then applying the flux to the capacitor leads. I keep it in the fridge as recommended and it keeps well.

Pros
  • Solder Flux
Cons
  • Secret