What type of solder do you use and why?


I'm starting for the first time "DIY" mods. Thanks.
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IT is again important to note the difference between "SILVER SOLDER" and *silver bearing* electronic solder. High melting point silver solder (jewelery, refrigeration, etc. applications) is generally NOT suitable for electronic use.

You *want* silver bearing electronic solder which is generally a *eutectic* solder - one that melts and solidifies at the same temperature. Regular old 60/40 is non-eutectic, and so is more prone to "cold solder joints."

No solder joint should be moved, or blown on until it self cools and solidifies.

For a beginner or for hard to solder connections Wonder Solder is pretty darn good. It gives a good solder joint almost every time. I'd like to run the stuff on a spectrograph and see what they make it out of, and who makes it.
Go for the 2%Silver w/ lead containing solder. Not the lead free.

The lead melts, it doesn't vaporize.