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Re: [TowerTalk] Solid 160 radial plates

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Solid 160 radial plates
From: David Gilbert <xdavid@cis-broadband.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:24:05 -0700
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That's not universally true.  It is true for lead-based solders, but it isn't true for lead-tin solders.  It's the lead that disintegrates, byt the way, but it leaves the rest of the solder porous.  All of that is why I said to use lead-free solder in my post.   Plumbing solder works.

Dave   AB7E




On 8/28/2018 9:12 AM, jcjacobsen@q.com wrote:
On radial plates and such: One thing no one has mentioned is if you solder an 
outdoor connection and then leave it to weather or bury it, the solder will 
disintegrate and turn to powder over time unless you protect it somehow.

Just my $.02 worth.

Jake K9WN
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