You want to minimize the time that the parts are heated.

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In Reply to: Flux: belt and suspenders or a good practice? posted by Square Peg on November 20, 2007 at 09:48:41:

The core flux in the solder may eventually work through surface contamination of difficult metals, but you have to apply the heat while it is doing so and the melted solder oxidizes. It is easier on the parts to clean the leads and apply a small amount of liquid flux before applying the iron. The flux works on the contamination right away and you can finish the joint more quickly.

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Topic - Flux: belt and suspenders or a good practice? - Square Peg 09:48:41 11/20/07 (4)

You want to minimize the time that the parts are heated. - Al Sekela 16:28:34 11/21/07 (0)

Putting flux in the pot- DANGER the solder may be spat out as the flux explodes. -nt - chris_w 00:34:10 11/21/07 (0)

RE: Flux: belt and suspenders or a good practice? - beermanpete@socal.rr.com 23:46:41 11/20/07 (0)

RE: Flux: belt and suspenders or a good practice? - djk 20:29:33 11/20/07 (0)

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You want to minimize the time that the parts are heated. - Al Sekela 16:28:34 11/21/07 (0)

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