Re: silver soldering, any good ????

Tweakers' Asylum

Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ.

216.41.32.74

In Reply to: silver soldering, any good ???? posted by high-end wannabee on March 27, 2000 at 10:34:42:

I operate a service reconditioning, restoring and performing engineered modifications on high-end audio and pro sound amplifiers (Crown, Marshall etc.). Since I began in 1977, I have used 4% silver/95+% tin solder almost exclusively. I have never experienced an intermittent or total failure of a solder joint due to fracture. Even the pro sound amplifiers, which are often subject to shock and sustained vibration from frequent transport have been fine. My method starts with proper desoldering and joint prep. I do not solder until the pad and component leads are totally free of flux, oxides and any film. This will allow the wetting to occur quickly and the new flux to work its best. I use a 25 Watt iron on PCB's with tips matched to the joint size. Most cold or otherwise "bad" solder joints are caused by improper joint prep. and/or improper soldering technique. Proper soldering is a skill! Regards, Tom

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Kimber Kable

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - silver soldering, any good ???? - high-end wannabee 10:34:42 03/27/00 (6)

Re: silver soldering, any good ???? - Tom Stalker 14:37:01 04/05/00 (0)

unreliable joints are common with silver bearing solders. - Brian G 19:03:33 04/02/00 (0)

Re: silver soldering, any good ???? - Andrew T. 18:03:27 03/27/00 (0)

Re: silver soldering, any good ???? - Maldar 15:53:18 03/27/00 (0)

Was told yesterday it is sonically better ... - John C.-Aussie 13:08:34 03/27/00 (0)

Re: silver soldering, any good ???? - patentguy 12:37:56 03/27/00 (0)

Follow Ups

Re: silver soldering, any good ???? - Tom Stalker 14:37:01 04/05/00 (0)

You can not post to an archived thread.