• ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de
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    2 years ago

    If you have problems, you should probably add flux (make sure to extract fumes if soldering with flux for a while). Some say there is never enough flux.

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      2 years ago

      They don’t want you to know, but you can extract all the fumes and flavors using only your nose!

      Seriously though, flux fumes do have a somewhat nice smell to them.

      • ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de
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        2 years ago

        Depends on brand. And my head always hurts after inhaling them for more than a minute without a fume extractor. (I just use a PC fan and some old who-knows-what HEPA-like filter discarded from ventilation equipment. For quick jobs, I hold my breath and/or move out of the way.)

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      2 years ago

      Remember that all the flux you use will need to be cleaned off eventually. That can sometimes be a pain if there’s a lot.