Please, even out doors, lead fumes are very, very toxic. Suggested: OSHA requires the use of an N, R, or P100 half mask respirator (HEPA), as a minimum This retired RN and Pathophysiology Instructor wants to see you looking as good as that yearbook pic! (You look so much like one of my classmates! Though, that was 55 years ago and our book was in black and white.) I'm looking forward to work with some of the libraries you've so kindly published.😀
I use a hot air paint remover.I put the pcb in a vise so that you operate the blower with one hand and pick the parts from the pcb with the other. It's fast and safe.
I get it on the obvious burn-hazard of the molten metal, heater, etc. But are you concerned at all about any lead vapors, old flux from the boards, or other materials from the previous manufacturers? This seems great for helping diminish the ecological problems of "retired PCBs" in general, but do you have any worries about heat damage to these components? Is this just for personal use? I ask because I think you do some consulting. Would you re-use parts for a client's project, or just for home use?
Good question, but I doubt it first thing I tried was PCB board in a vice with a blow torch . that just burned everything up because it took too long to melt the solder.
Please, even out doors, lead fumes are very, very toxic. Suggested: OSHA requires the use of an N, R, or P100 half mask respirator (HEPA), as a minimum
This retired RN and Pathophysiology Instructor wants to see you looking as good as that yearbook pic! (You look so much like one of my classmates! Though, that was 55 years ago and our book was in black and white.) I'm looking forward to work with some of the libraries you've so kindly published.😀
I use a hot air paint remover.I put the pcb in a vise so that you operate the blower with one hand and pick the parts from the pcb with the other. It's fast and safe.
Interesting approach.
I get it on the obvious burn-hazard of the molten metal, heater, etc. But are you concerned at all about any lead vapors, old flux from the boards, or other materials from the previous manufacturers? This seems great for helping diminish the ecological problems of "retired PCBs" in general, but do you have any worries about heat damage to these components? Is this just for personal use? I ask because I think you do some consulting. Would you re-use parts for a client's project, or just for home use?
This is done outside where it is well ventilated. And I only do this for my own personal stuff.
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I wonder if you can use hot plate to do the same ? solder pool seems kindof dangerous for your average hobbyist.
Good question, but I doubt it first thing I tried was PCB board in a vice with a blow torch . that just burned everything up because it took too long to melt the solder.
Hey Kris, actually it looks like you would be great at pulling teeth! Are you a dentist 😳 Greg lol😊