Soldering How To Part 2 - Solder Shelf Life. The Myths and Answers

Wire solder shelf life has been a huge discussion topic for many years. I reveal the two key factors in dealing with solder manufacturer date codes and dispel the myths with ISO requirements and solder usable life.

This is Part 2 of a multi part series on choosing the very best solder for our applications and learning how to solder. All of the basics will be covered to help you become a skilled solderer with the best solder, equipment, and techniques.

Thanks for watching!

Feel free to check AggressiveFun out at the following links (liking, subscribing, following, and commenting is encouraged and appreciated!!):

⚫ Main blog website: http://aggressivefun.com
⚫ Twitter:   / aggressivefun  
⚫ Facebook:   / aggressivefun  
⚫ Instagram:   / aggressive_fun  
⚫ Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Aggressivefun
⚫ Amazon AggressiveFun Items: http://tinyurl.com/y7okkkh3
⚫ eBay AggressiveFun Store: http://stores.ebay.com/davejohn007

The following are Amazon Affiliate links to the equipment and materials that were used to produce this video. Amazon Affiliate links help us keep this blog up and running so if you are interested in making a purchase, please use one of the links below:

Solder:
Kester 275 No Clean Core K100LD Alloy .020" 24-9574-7610 (Favorite-No lead/no silver, AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/36Kfwb5

Kester 245 No Clean Core 63/37 .015" 24-6337-8853 Solder
(Favorite-My all time favorite, AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2oXlC6O

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .010" 24-6337-0001 Solder
(Favorite-Smallest diameter, AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2NokjXS

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .031" .8mm 24-6337-0027 Solder
(Favorite-Most Popular, AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2NQb1mF

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .020" 24-6337-0010 Solder
(AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2NlpojJ

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .015" 24-6337-0007 Solder
(AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2rfxsK5

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .025" 24-6337-0018 Solder
(AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2oUPSzd

Kester 44 Rosin Core 63/37 .050"(1.27mm) 24-6337-0053 Solder
(AggressiveFun Package)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2NkWeBb

Alpha Telecore Plus No-Clean Solder Wire, P2, .032", SAC305
(Full 1lb Spool)
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2ClzfQ6

Equipment:
AmScope 7X-45X Simul-Focal Stereo Lockable Zoom Microscope on Dual Arm Boom Stand.
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2htzFgC

AmScope MU500-CK 5.0 MP USB Microscope Camera with Software and Calibration Kit, Compatible with Windows and Mac
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2AEK3qo

AmScope LED-144W-ZK White Adjustable 144 LED Ring Light Illuminator for Stereo Microscope & Camera.
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2AENhdM

AmScope EG-SM Microscope Eyepiece Eyeshields or Eye-guards.
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2hnmvhm

Video Equipment:
Canon VIXIA HF R700 (the model I use for video).
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2wNaeYR

Canon VIXIA HF R800 (newer version).
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xB50Dw

Replacement Li-ion Battery and car charger adapter.
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xvpXj9

SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter (Great deal!)
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xR03qc

Sony 64GB SD Memory Card (the exact card I use)
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xAiAHB

Targus 3-Way Panhead Bubble Level Tripod (the exact one I used).
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xv31Av

Canon VIXIA HF R700 Bundle deal with memory card, tripod, carry bag, extra battery, etc.
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2jSdTU1