Solder flux leaching

[David Pitt]

I have been having some problems with flux leaching out after awhile and causing rust spots around bolsers and guards
I'm using Stay Brit flux and solder
After I'm finished soldering I wash with detergent and hot water and put in a solution of baking soda and watesteel is ATS or 440C Guards or Bolsters are 416ss
Any Suggestions
Thank You in advance

[Ernie]

I have been having some problems with flux leaching out after awhile and causing rust spots around bolsers and guards
I'm using Stay Brit flux and solder
After I'm finished soldering I wash with detergent and hot water and put in a solution of baking soda and watesteel is ATS or 440C Guards or Bolsters are 416ss
Any Suggestions
Thank You in advance



I would pre-tin the bolsters. What's happening is you are not soldering a good complete joint. Number 2 would be you are applying to much heat and you're burning the flux which can stop you from getting a complete soldered joint. Your doing at lot of clean-up which is good but just getting the flux off as soon as you can with water will work OK. Then spray some Lemon Pledge on it for continued protection.

Ernie (shrpknife@aol,com)