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Superb video Bruce!

Excellent video again....I will be using the ASM. thanks a lot

Very informative video, Bruce! I love the thumbnail, btw. 😂

Awsome review! Thank you!

Excellent video, Bruce! Fortunately, I've got to try out all of those formulas. To be honest, I have many favorites for different reasons, although I do like them all. All time V3 was my very first choice when I first discovered Stirri but since I work with leaded solder, the MT is my current favorite just like you mentioned I love the clarity and the action I've gotten from it. To be fair, they all performed excellent for my needs. The V3, V2, VS-UHF, ASM, HT, and MT are all on my current rosters. The hydra line is great, but I used the rosin base more. I use them almost like flavors for scent. But I love all of them. Stirri has done a spectacular job. I, too, have run through many fluxes both by major players and small ones, and my go-to is Stirri all the way! I'm glad to see this video. I'm sure many like myself have been awaiting this.

A comparison on hand cleaning with IPA would be good. ie how easy, how much residue left. Do some go very sticky. Would they require additional cleaning agents.

i'm actually interested in the BGA formula. could you do a short video on it? I know you do not do a lot of BGA in your other videos which may impede the review but there isn't any information i can find now on the internet for these flux brand. In the description it says "provides reliable soldering of BGA components while keeping balls in place, preventing from jumping" and would actually like to see this in action

The lead free hot air reflow/replacement of QFN parts is the hardest thing I do at times. Having a good flux is critical to that task.

Curious what you think about working with hands in a little laminar flow hood which cycles pure nitrogen in order to eliminate/mitigate issues with oxidation. Please lmk! Thank you for all the wonderful content! ✨⚡️

Great job and glad I am using the ASM and V3 as my favorites. I buy direct from them in 30g amounts.

@BranchusCreations

4 ай бұрын

I tend to use the 10g syringes as I find them a bit more manageable. I buy 3 each time, and then grab another 3 when I get down to the last tube.

@CayMacVintage

4 ай бұрын

@@BranchusCreations being on small island with high duties, I get the larger to last me about 1 month each and reorder to USA house and bring back with me on plane. On plane, I get a dollar limit to what I can bring in duty free. I need enough to last me about 3 months and always have 2 extra for emergency spares. If I do loads of reloaded boards, I use it up quicker.

The V3 and the asm I like I am currently using the V3

I always find flux cleaning the most frustrating aspect of soldering work, so for me perhaps the V3 would be better than the ASM? Not by a lot I assume, but every little thing helps. I own and use an ultrasonic cleaner sometimes, but as I am a hobbyist I don't have it setup and ready for use all the time.

@oliverer3

4 ай бұрын

Seems interesting for those boards where you can't use an ultrasonic cleaner, i.e. boards with MEMS devices etc.

@SeanChYT

4 ай бұрын

@@oliverer3 Very true. I learned that the hard way the first time I repaired a smartphone. Suddenly I needed to also switch out two digital microphones and the gyroscope/compass/accelerometer. I had seen mobile repair shops use ultrasonic cleaners before on KZread, but I realized afterwards that they only dipped specific sections of the PCB into the ultrasonic cleaner, while I plopped the entire thing in there. 🙂

I like your videos

Thank you for sharing. I heard a good one the other day if your not fluxing your not soldering! So true it's helped me as a 2nd year back into it after 30 years .but why is flux so expensive like the solder is bad enough.5ml 33 plus 10 postage aud.kinda sad imo I'm stuck in middle of nowhere so I have to rely on post .backs knackered from car accidents. Working on them but that wasn't so bad young. anyways cheers Bro ❤

Great review! I really like the Amtech NC-559-ASM-TF . I have one last tube of it that has the Amtech name but also says Stirri on the tube. I bought the Stirri-ASM-TF and found it works pretty good but was more think and sticky after use then the NC-559-ASM-TF. Do you know if the Stirri-ASM-TF was supposed to be a direct replacement for the NC-559-ASM-TF?

@rubenmejia4881

4 ай бұрын

It's the same company, just rebranded name. It is possible that you got it recently, and it's a fresh batch. The ASM is supposed to be very tacky and thicker than other fluxes. So, depending on how long ago you got the original, you may notice that difference. Yes, the Stirri ASM is the name replacement for the NC-559-ASM

Hi. Does anyone use both nc191 and asm-tf fluxes? What are the differences? I'm most interested in toxicity (less is better).

Hi Bruce, great video by the way, but have you tried to make your own flux, not only safe, but cleans off easily than you can buy, costs absolutely nothing to buying a known brand.. keep up the good work bud… 🤙🏼🇦🇺 Joe in Australia 🤙🏼🇦🇺

I bought the V3 from amtech direct about a year ago and i love it I just not really like the performence with the hot air station What is the best flux of all of them for hot air station in your opinion?

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Nice what is the best solder paste for rebelling

@BranchusCreations

4 ай бұрын

I was going to give this a try, but I couldn't find my BGA stencils. ASM has always served me well in the past, but when I find the stencils, I'm keen to test with the StirriBGA flux.

1:15 did you mean "SOLDER begins harder to work with"?

@BranchusCreations

4 ай бұрын

You are quite correct, that's exactly what I meant. And this is not the first time I've said "flux" when I meant "solder" or vice versa!

@paszTube

4 ай бұрын

@@BranchusCreations to err is human!

1:16 “Solder”