{"product":{"product_id":"B008ZIV85A","title":"SRA Soldering Products Rosin Paste Flux #135 In A 2 oz Jar","price":"8.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CWW+v4uOL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIV85A"},"comments":[{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1KD68SXLOUACH\u0026amp;keywords=electric+soldering+flux\u0026amp;qid=1664833307\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjE2IiwicXNhIjoiMi45NiIsInFzcCI6IjIuODQifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=electric+soldering+flux%2Caps%2C158\u0026amp;sr=8-4 \r\n\r\nI bought this stuff to work on my gameboy color and it did a good job. I just used a q-tip to smear it on whatever needed to be soldered or desoldered.","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"TotallyOptimusPrime"},{"body":"Nice, you'll be really happy with that soldering station. The Quicko firmware is just fine so try that first and see how you like it. That solder works great (the one you chose) and for flux pretty much any of them will work fine. [This cheap one from Amazon works fine.](https://www.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/)","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"beavernuggetz"},{"body":"I ordered this stuff from Amazon ( don’t worry, not an affiliate link)\r\n\r\nSRA Soldering Products Rosin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIV85A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share\r\n\r\nI needed to reflow and desolder some components after using some shitty Home Depot lead free electronics solder. That stuff really helped wick away the old solder, and helped a lot in reflowing sone joints too.","subreddit_name":"diypedals","author":"edcculus"},{"body":"That looks small enough that pretty much any type of soldering iron would work. The flux in question here is something like this at [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/) for example. Once you have some, add flux to the pad prior to beginning the soldering process; it will help melt the solder and also to bind the components.","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"beavernuggetz"},{"body":"I use a [rosin paste](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ZIV85A/) rather than a no-clean liquid flux, but that's just me. No-clean may be a better option in this case. You can test most of the points with a multimeter to ensure they're making proper contact.","subreddit_name":"psx","author":"sarduchi"},{"body":"A couple more tips I learnt the hard way:\r\n\r\n\\- buy a [good soldering paste flux](https://www.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YCHZ0JM6CIO9\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=flux\u0026amp;qid=1635431766\u0026amp;sprefix=flux%2Caps%2C145\u0026amp;sr=8-2) (I noticed it's missing in the kit you linked) and use it to keep the soldering tip clean;\r\n\r\n\\- use the multimeter to check if everything is ok before and after soldering;\r\n\r\n\\- avoid as much as possible cold joints and use too much solder!\r\n\r\n\\- I usually prefer to use flat ribbon wire; it keeps everything clean and in good order.","subreddit_name":"HotasDIY","author":"RemoteInfamous5704"},{"body":"Hard to diagnose a power issue from pictures. Odds are you have a short introduced by the modifications. I will however recommend that you get some [flux](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIV85A). Not likening some of those solder points. You may want to remove the wiring and see if it powers on and then try again.","subreddit_name":"Gameboy","author":"sarduchi"},{"body":"I mean that would probably work but I believe that stuff is even more corrosive than the regular stuff and might damage the wiring over time. If it's an expensive headset I wouldnt risk it.  [Here's](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008ZIV85A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) the one I use.  I just stick the exposed parts of the wire right in it before soldering.","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"psilokan"},{"body":"Thanks so much for the reply, it helps a lot.\r\n\r\nThe product you linked isn't deliverable to my area. I've had that same issue before and I think it's to do with certain items not being legally allowed to be shipped to CA. There's a couple things I need to get that won't ship to CA and was thinking I could time it right and order it to an Amazon locker just inside NV next time I go up around Tahoe.\r\n\r\n[This one I can have shipped to me.](https://smile.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=flux\u0026amp;qid=1629535675\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;th=1) Would that clean up with ISP? What I understand on cleaning it with ISP is that it will \"lift\" the residue but you still need to \"move\" it off the board before the ISP dries/evaporates. Which means lightly pouring ISP over the \"lifted\" residue so it flows off the board or working ISP over it again and again until it's all pulled off the board. Am I correct on this?\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks for the help!","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"IPAddict"},{"body":"Just cancelled everything but the gamebit and batteries. Is [this](https://www.amazon.com/SRA-Rosin-Paste-Flux-135/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=sr_1_5?crid=16V9KDQMA3TY\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=rosin+paste+flux\u0026amp;qid=1621025226\u0026amp;sprefix=rosin+paste%2Caps%2C171\u0026amp;sr=8-5) a good paste would you think? Ill defintly order the solder and wick.  Just not sure if I should wait til I have money and get a better solder iron or try with the things suggested with my current iron. thanks for the help btw","subreddit_name":"Gameboy","author":"drdisrespecting00"},{"body":"It's weird that not much has changed since the 50's as far as soldering goes. I've not found a better set of instructional videos than those. The actual flux has gotten better over time however. I use a [bee's wax](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ZIV85A/) based flux so that the toxic fumes smell better. But really any modern SRA/No Clean flux'll work.","subreddit_name":"neogeo","author":"sarduchi"},{"body":"Tip tinner and flux are the same thing, but tip tinner comes in an actual tin where flux comes in a variety of containers and types, so my bad tip tinner is more specific and might get better results on a search page. As for brand i don't really know because I haven't needed to use it since I treat my tips pretty well, but I've heard good about [this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_iriZFbP0XHMRX) one.","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"SimonVanc"},{"body":"J4 and J5 seem to need more solder - be sure to make sure the new flex cable is flush with the motherboard before applying solder. \r\n\r\nOverall, I think the installation will really benefit from you being very generous with flux. I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_TNDXFbY17XGSV\r\n\r\nYou’re using 63/37 solder?","subreddit_name":"dreamcast","author":"bahamutfan64"},{"body":"what kind of flux do you recommend?  is [this good?](https://www.amazon.com/Rosin-Paste-Flux-135-Jar/dp/B008ZIV85A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1496949677\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=solder+flux) how about what solder to use? someone said that .8mm is better than what i'm using.","subreddit_name":"Multicopter","author":"barnacledoor"},{"body":"I use something very similar to [this](http://www.amazon.com/Rosin-Paste-Flux-135-Jar/dp/B008ZIV85A).  A tiny little dab on each joint and after a little practice you will have almost zero clean up.   Tinning wires you just dip the wire end in.  Want a little extra flux for a stubborn joint then dip the solder into it.  A tin like the one in the Amazon link has lasted me over 20 years doing many thousands of joints! ","subreddit_name":"electronics","author":"urn20d"}]}