pcb cleaner

[Dmoney]

I just got some of this from maplin and had a squirt to break down some flux.
it worked mostly,
but it left a residue on the pcb, which it claims it isn't meant to do.
its a bit sticky and trying to clean it off is more messy than leaving it.

anyone had a similar experience? can i get away with not cleaning this off? is it conductive?

words of wisdom would be much appreciated. im a bit annoyed with this stuff now. grr

[jpfamps]

My experience of the flux cleaner hasn't been too special either.

I usually clean the PCB with IPA afterwards, but it is bit of a pain.

Maybe we're doing someting wrong!

[Dmoney]

i thought the spray was an alternative to IPA? oh well.


oh well, not what it says on the tin!

[shobet]

India Pale Ale?

[Dmoney]

Sadly no...

Isopropyl Alcohol...

SO, still alcoholic, but probably just the next step on from tennents super

[Dmoney]

Hey
I popped out and got some IPA from a chemist. had to get a 500ml bottle but its still cheaper than getting the same stuff from maplin or whatever.
got a 99p toothbrush too.
my boards look much better now! still some build up from the maplin PCB cleaner but its looking much better.
just left them for a bit now. one was a bit sticky but i guess some of the IPA may still need to evaporate off.
much happier now though

[HTH AMPS]

I use 'pre-injection' swabs like they have in hospitals to clean the injection site - they contain alcohol and work a treat.  I figure I'm clean enough not to warrant use of such swabs when I do my twice-weekly injections (health reasons, not scag before anyone has a wise crack).

 

[Dmoney]

thats a good plan.
my board looks better.
in the light the surface looks 'worn'? but its just the surface. hard to explain.
the joints are shiny as hell though

[impossible]

I use 'pre-injection' swabs like they have in hospitals to clean the injection site - they contain alcohol and work a treat.  I figure I'm clean enough not to warrant use of such swabs when I do my twice-weekly injections (health reasons, not scag before anyone has a wise crack).

 

You did mention scag AND crack though :D

[HTH AMPS]

I use 'pre-injection' swabs like they have in hospitals to clean the injection site - they contain alcohol and work a treat.  I figure I'm clean enough not to warrant use of such swabs when I do my twice-weekly injections (health reasons, not scag before anyone has a wise crack).

 

You did mention scag AND crack though :D

fair point, but I've never even contemplated using that sh*t - life is complicated enough as it is.