Solder?

[Eventorizon]

Does anyone have advice on choosing the right kind of solder?

I thought solder was either Leaded or Lead Free but it seems there is way more to it than that.

What do most of you use? I found some 1mm lead based stuff at uni which was great as it meant I didn't have to use much on big joints but I don't know the specifics of it.

[typhoon_driver]

It's likely to be 60/40 lead solder. Basically it means that it has 60% tin and 40% lead. Common electrical solder

The lead free stuff is crap. Sadly the EU stopped the sale of the leaded stuff but you can still buy it on ebay.

[Eventorizon]

Got ourselves some 1mm 60/40 lead based stuff off ebay... 500g should last us an age

And yeah, the Lead Free is rubbish, just wont bloody melt or flow right