No one has mentioned the fact that now the poor children trying to strip boards will have to use even MORE heat to REMOVE the parts. They're probably cursing us for making a horrible job even more difficult!

onward thru the fog,
Jack

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On Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:50:56 -0500, Pete <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Considering the reduced life expectancy of lead free electronics, it's conceivable that the lead ban has actually made the problem you describe even worse.
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>The way the system works now, the safest thing you can do with your old electronics is throw them in the landfill.
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