Resin or Rosin core solder?

joey_d1119 · Post by **joey_d1119** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:59 am

Is there a difference between resin core solder and rosin core solder?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:19 am

One letter?

I tend to use straight solder, perferably the small diameter stuff.

en'til Zog · Post by **en'til Zog** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:46 am

For soldering electrical or electronic bits, always use Rosin (or Resin) core solder made specifically for electronic work. NEVER USE ACID CORE SOLDER - also called "plumbers solder". Plumbers need the acid to etch into the metal pipe they're working on for a good hold. Etching into electronical parts is BAD - the acid corrodes everything, especially fine wires..

I use 'silver solder' from All or Jameco - very fine diameter solder. Radio Shack might even have it, still.