Re: gEDA-user: Board cleaner recommendations

[Colin D Bennett <colin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:53:32 +1100
Stephen Ecob <silicon.on.inspiration@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> It's crucial for parts to be quite dry *before* soldering - otherwise
> the rapid boiling of trapped moisture can cause components to crack.
> *After* soldering, it's much less of an issue.  Many components can be
> washed with water and detergent, no problem.  Most resistors, ceramic
> caps and tantalum caps should be fine. Wire wound components
> (inductors, transformers) may be a problem as there's lots of gaps for
> moisture to get in.

Thanks for the helpful information.  Are ICs and LEDs generally fine to
wash in water and/or detergent?

Regards,
Colin


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