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Most (Sn/Pb) solder today is Eutectic - lower melting temps than the ol' standard 60/40 stuff used in days of yore. I got a bunch off eBay - 63/37 multicore, in two diameters. Works great for chassis soldering/desoldering. A Weller 8200 works for most folks, and the Weller D550 or D650 is recommended if you need more wattage. Tips are WIDELY available, and Weller is pretty much the last guy standing, thanks to Cooper Industries buying up Ungar and other soldering equipment brands.
Cheers,
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Brian
USN RET 22YRS (Avionics/Cal)
CET-Consumer Repair and Avionics ('88)
"Capacitor Cosmetologist since '79"
When fuses go to work, they quit!
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