I have a couple of amplifier audio boards that have some flux gunked up on them (too much soldering).
But noone in my area sells Flux-off anymore, including Radio Shack. Can I substitute another solvent like Brake-cleaner without destroying anything? I know most electrical parts are rated to take a variety of solvents.
Ideas?
But noone in my area sells Flux-off anymore, including Radio Shack. Can I substitute another solvent like Brake-cleaner without destroying anything? I know most electrical parts are rated to take a variety of solvents.
Ideas?
Isopropanol works well, leaves no whitish residues, and is safe, even with sensitive parts such as PS capacitors.
You can find it in a spray form as a whiteboard cleaner.
You can find it in a spray form as a whiteboard cleaner.
Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) is fine, and won't destroy plastics, especially polystyrene caps, like stronger solvents.
Is there a substitute for "Flux-0ff' spray?
Yes, it is what a skunk uses! Nobody knows better how to say "Flux-0ff" than a skunk! 😀 😀 😀
But seriously, I use a spritzer bottle with a plastic straw from a WD-40 can or similar hot glued to the nozzle and filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol from the drugstore and a nylon brush like a toothbrush. Saves a ton-o-money over the spray can products.
Yes, it is what a skunk uses! Nobody knows better how to say "Flux-0ff" than a skunk! 😀 😀 😀
But seriously, I use a spritzer bottle with a plastic straw from a WD-40 can or similar hot glued to the nozzle and filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol from the drugstore and a nylon brush like a toothbrush. Saves a ton-o-money over the spray can products.
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