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Originally Posted by Jascha

'Pelican Guest Technical Article' details the problems with the internal electrical solder connections that often fail. Another common failure are the two capacitors that may need replacing...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/mult_vdo_clock_repair/mult_vdo_clock_repair.htm

I got my clock opened up and sure enough I need to resolder the little spring. The tech article says "To do this correctly, you need to use a low temperature solder (specification is solder with a fusing point of 120C or 248F).

I have searched the web and the lowest temp solder I can come up with melts at 275 degrees. There is another product that melts in boiling water 212 degrees.

Are we better off using a lower point or higher melt point?

here's the product spec... available at Shor International 914 667 1100
http://shorinternational.com/Metals.htm


Low Temp Metal

Melts in boiling water. Supplied in 2 oz. ingots. Typically used for making metal molds. Should not be used when making metal molds for plastic injection. Item #54.812 Price $10.10

Tix Solder- Hardest soft solder on earth. Has a holding power of 4300 PSI. Adheres to all ordinary solderable materials and works with gun, iron, torch or soldering machine. Stays white and does not tarnish. Comes in 3" sticks with 20 sticks per package. Also see: Tix Flux 275º F 54.808 $15.85