so it's quicker to use and less challenging to work than lead free solder. However, it's toxic and bad for the environment. Many solders contain a rosin core, which aids in cleaning the wires you ...

New regulations in response to environmental concerns have led to the development of different lead ... do solder manufacturers go to the trouble of stuffing it into the core of solder wire?

They are great, too, if you want to tin a lot of wires. They also can do ... techniques that include the solder pot. Or ditch the pot of hot lead and try one of [Bil Herd]’s methods.

Judging by the number of e-mails Electronics Weekly receives each week, the legislation and timetables around the RoHS and WEEE Directives are still causing a lot of confusion. EW is inviting readers ...