Ampeg SVT-CL LF Boost Switch issue

[x-pro]

First remove most of the old solder with a tin sucker or scythe, then apply Rose at a lower temperature. The extraction process then proceeds as normal. Try it somewhere.

[nevetslab]

Seeing rose metal having 25% Lead, 25% tin and 50% Bismuth (not certain of what this content is) this is the first time I've heard of it being suggested as an alternative for electronic components to be solder into PCB's or point-to-point connections. Melting temp being very low relative to that of conventional 60/40 Lead/Tin or the other solder currently used in production (Lead-Free Solder, which I'm not a big fan of, anyone else using this low temp solder in our equipment?

[x-pro]

It's only convenient for retrieval.

[Tom Phillips]

The rose metal appears to be a low cost alternative to Chip Quick. Although it's less convenient to use since it's small globs of material instead of wire format like conventional solder.