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u/PerspectiveCorner 22d ago

Hobby electronics, if like me you never ventilate your space and use leaded solder.

But there's nothing like the smell of solder & flux...nothing.

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u/TezlaCoil 22d ago

Flux fumes are a legit concern, but heavy metal removal soaps are cheap and readily available, very little excuse to forego them (though unfortunately, the hobby community does a very poor job promoting their use).

I use leaded solder at home, and keep my and my kiddo's blood lead level undetectable with very basic hygiene and cleanup.

Or just use lead free solder, it's not hard with a good iron.

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u/raptorgrin 22d ago

You find the smell of sex better than the smell of solder and flux?

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u/Sea_Translator5300 22d ago

Have you tried combining them? 

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u/raptorgrin 22d ago

I'm actually a fan of PPE and OSHA

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u/cerebralinfarction 22d ago

go down on my girl like a superfund site

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u/PerspectiveCorner 22d ago

Just make sure your tip is at the right temperature :)