How to Decide Which Type of Flux to Use and How to Use Flux! - Workbench Wednesdays

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[mudzee.]

Great video! As a beginner this answered ALL of the questions I had about flux. I'll likely start with a paste as it seems easiest for tinning the iron. Thanks for the info!

[Bob-zgzf]

outstanding content and production quality! thank you James!

[psynautic]

I bought a few of the pen tip replacements and it's very handy to have!

[mand]

thank you James for this informative video, i have learnt a lot from watching it

[thetallguy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Ive been so confused on which type of flux to use and how to use it

[JohnJones-oymd]

I have some Kester 186 flux that's easily ten years old and still works just fine. I think the shelf-life limits of most of these types of things is not something most people have to worry about. Maybe if you're working on a satellite or nuclear reactor control or something, otherwise don't overthink it.

[stevekemble]

That was very informative. I don't know if you did this before, but I would like to see a similar comparison on the types of soldering stations (basic hand held up to hot air).

[ameliabuns]

Always love your videos! Been watching them obsessively :)

[alessandrolima]

I was looking for this kind of info. Great vídeo!

[RetroBoxRoom]

Great! I was recommended lately I should use a different type of flux. I've learnt a lot. Thank you!

[sonub]

Hello, thanks for the video and I'm kinda late to the game. But I have a question. I purchased the Chip Quik NC191 and saw that you recommend the SMD291. So my question is, whats the main difference and which should I use? I'm planning on just soldering stuff like wires to chips and LED diodes. Would you say that the SMD291 is fine for that application or should I use something else? Seems that it wouldn't really matter, but I thought you wouldn't mind answering my question for me. Thanks for any help.

[sprybug]

One thing I noticed that wasn't talked about, is how well solder sticks to metal using certain kinds of flux. I've had very mixed results with different kinds of flux. I've had some that's really sticky and amber in color and it works very well in getting solder to stick where I want. I've had this white paste kind of flux, that barely did anything. Hardly helped the solder stick to what I was soldering and mostly just evaporated. I've had much better luck with the amber sticky type of flux doing the job.

[Workshopshed]

Great use of optocouplers to isolate the high and low voltages

[rickpontificates]

Chipquick 291 is a decent flux, but it left a residue akin to maple syrup. I did not enjoy cleaning it

[germancaperarojas]

Very comprehensive! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[nomadicwolf]

Wow... had to stop the video to say I really enjoy that intro. Real retro vibes, but concise. Nice!

[jlrockafella]

That clear flux jell evaporates quick and because of that it leaves out the most smoke. The thick yellow or hard rosin / resin flux is the best there is period.

[MAYERMAKES]

I'm a heavy user of the shown chipquick flux, but also have pens and liquid stuff but I pretty much never use them unless for rather special tasks.

[AKrn]

I have a flux pen with a combination of just about everything collected over about 20 years. Rosin, clean, no clean high and regular activity. I prefer rosin core lead solder though because it works good and I like the smell.

[cliffwendy]

IPA??? Beer? LOL I guess in the soldering world it's Isopropyl Alcohol. What I'm gathering from your video is that any flux will allow any solder to adhere perfectly fine. Cleaning is a no-brainer at least it should be. My project is replacing a micro-usb port on a GPS. The flux I'm using does not help melt the existing solder (which I think is Silver based). But if I'm using a generic 60/40 solder, what flux works best???? Nice video, thank you for the insight.