{"title":"Solder \u0026 Solder Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolder and solder paste, the focused range for retro modders and electronics builders at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse solder by type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eAll soldering supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/flux-gel-paste\"\u003eSolder flux\u003c\/a\u003e, gel and paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-tools\"\u003eSoldering tools\u003c\/a\u003e, irons and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-stands-aids\"\u003eStands and aids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/modding-tools\"\u003eAll modding tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolder choice depends on the job. Solder choice is a personal preference for hobby modding, flows easily, forgiving on hand-soldering joints, well-suited to through-hole and broader surface-mount. Some commercial repair work has solder type requirements; this is increasingly common in modder kits. Solder paste covers SMD reflow projects. ZedLabz stocks the common modder-community options across formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it's your first solder reel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thin solder (typically 0.5–0.8 mm) is forgiving on hand-soldering and easy to learn with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe everyday kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e a solder reel plus a no-clean flux and a smaller alternative reel for any occasional commercial-grade repair work. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/flux-gel-paste\"\u003eflux\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiple solder gauges (0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm), plus solder paste for any SMD reflow work and a no-clean flux range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracked worldwide delivery on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eAll soldering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/flux-gel-paste\"\u003eFlux\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-tools\"\u003eSoldering tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-stands-aids\"\u003eStands and aids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSolder. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat solder works for retro mods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor hobby modding, Solder is widely available, flows at lower temperatures, joins are easier to inspect, more forgiving on hand-soldering. Higher-temperature solder formulations need more careful flux selection but is mandatory for some commercial repair work. Use what suits the job and your local rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat solder thickness should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMost modder hand-soldering work is done with 0.5–0.8 mm solder, fine enough for surface-mount IPS pads, robust enough for through-hole capacitor and connector work. Thicker (1.0 mm+) is for larger battery and connector joins. Many modders keep two reels: a thin and a thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs solder paste the same as solder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Solder paste is a thicker, putty-like mix of solder powder and flux, designed for stencil-based surface-mount reflow work. Hand-soldering uses solid solder wire from a reel. Most retro-mod hand work uses wire; solder paste is occasional for SMD reflow projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes solder go off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eSolid solder wire stays usable for a long time, years, often decades, when stored dry. The flux core can degrade slowly; old solder may need a separate flux pen alongside. Solder paste has a shorter shelf life, typically refrigerated, and degrades faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nc191-flux-smooth-flow-tack-flux-no-clean-small-tube-for-reworking-or-touching-up-solder-2g-chipquik","title":"NC191 flux smooth flow tack flux no clean small tube for reworking or touching up solder - 2g | Chipquik","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Chipquik flux tube\u003cbr\u003e- No clean smooth flowing\u003cbr\u003e- 2grams NC191\u003cbr\u003e- Ideal for modding projects and repairs\u003cbr\u003e- Genuine product from major distributor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis no clean flux is ideal as a soldering aid for modding projects and electornic repairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smaller quantity is good for hobby use and small business as flux does have a lifespan (shelf life) and performs worse over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can use it to solder more difficult components such as IC chops or to rework and touch up solder points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlux aids the melting and slow of solder, helping to move solder more freely with various soldering techniques such as drag soldering along a row of legs on a component.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple to dispense by squeezing the tube, screw on cap for storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/repair-tools\"\u003eRepair tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/consumables\"\u003eConsumables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ChipQuik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46625541947644,"sku":"000170","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/files\/nc191-flux-smooth-flow-tack-flux-no-clean-small-tube-for-reworking-or-touching-up-solder-2g-chipquik000170chipquik-481921.jpg?v=1741475051"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/solder-solder-paste.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}