Lead Free solder - what are your opiniions and what are the alternatives?

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Feb 6, 2009, 4:51:14 AM2/6/09
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Let us know your opinions on lead free soldering and have you found
any alternatives?

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Feb 7, 2009, 4:36:06 AM2/7/09
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As far as I am aware, the directive to use leadfree solder applies
only to manufacturers. I believe we are OK using lead/tin solder for
hobby use. This is important because I have found that lead free
solders require a higher temperature to work which means buying a new
soldering iron.
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Ed

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