Best solder for rc tanks?

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ronnie42
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Re: Best solder for rc tanks?

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Thanks Max , only problem is the UK safety clowns think we will use the stuff on copper water pipes :(
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Re: Best solder for rc tanks?

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ronnie42 wrote:Soldering, what flux to buy? My RS branded flux pen has run out, had a wide tip .Was not very good for small parts, going for liquid in tin/bottle any recommendations ?

Here's one I use..

https://www.amazon.com/Solder-Flux-Liqu ... B004RIF3BM

Here's another..

https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Cor ... 9VEMPGAJ6P

And here is another I have in the shop..

https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-834 ... older+flux
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Re: Best solder for rc tanks?

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Here is some solder I keep around the shop..

60/40 Rosin Core. .06mm Diameter..
https://www.amazon.com/WYCTIN-Solder-El ... FVH4BTS2WV

And don't forget to Tin your Tip..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NS4J6BY/re ... 55052&sr=2
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