| Manufacturer | ALPHA METALS |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AM31605 |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 3.9 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | AM31605 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Color | No Color |
| Material | lead |
| Power Source | ac_dc |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Included Components | Solder, Soldering/Heat Guns |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
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Alpha Metals #am31605 4oz.032elec Lead Solder
- Alpha Metals #AM31605 4OZ.032Elec Lead Solder
- ALPHA METALS
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| ASIN | B000G36BYU |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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| Date First Available | September 10, 2006 |
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60% tin and 40% lead. Leaded rosin flux core. 3 oz 0. 032" Diameter spool 60% TiN and 40% lead leaded rosin flux core carded.
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Customers find this solder works well with low-wattage irons and is particularly effective for repairing laptops and circuit boards. The product receives positive feedback for its quality and value, with customers noting it melts and flows evenly, has a thin diameter, and is perfect for fine work.
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Customers find that the solder works well, particularly with low-wattage irons and for repairing laptops, with one customer noting its effectiveness on quadcopter motors and another mentioning its compatibility with copper tips.
"Works great and a very good price. This is pretty thin solder wire... which I wanted. Perfect for circuit boards and small joints. Easy to work with." Read more
"Works well, I think I prefer a smaller diameter though. This was kind of thick." Read more
"worked great thanks" Read more
"I use this stuff for fairly fine electronics work. It works very well." Read more
Customers praise the solder's quality, particularly for smaller jobs and electronics repairs, with one customer noting it's excellent for automotive use.
"This is great solder...One thing that you can't do when working with electronics is to go cheap on one of the singular most important components of..." Read more
"Good solder (REAL solder). Would (will) purchase again if/when needed. (and now I fill in a few words so that the review gets published)." Read more
"Hands down excellent solder, best value for the price. Totally worth it flows just like the Made in USA solder." Read more
"...after running through a few ounces I can say with certainty, it is quality solder...." Read more
Customers find the solder to be of great quality, with one customer noting it's the right material for electronics work.
"Good product and lasts a long time." Read more
"...It's still a great product. Even if in the future they make this brand in China, I will still buy it as long as it's as good as now." Read more
"Not much to say, it is high quality solder. It worked perfectly for me doing a small repair on my bass guitar." Read more
"good stuff and happy with purchase" Read more
Customers find the solder to be good value for money.
"Does what it's made to do, good price and fast service, If this is the size and type you need you will do fine buying this." Read more
"...solder for what I use it for ,Thank you for having it and for a great price and getting it to me so quickly .Bruce" Read more
"Works great and a very good price. This is pretty thin solder wire... which I wanted. Perfect for circuit boards and small joints. Easy to work with." Read more
"This is a great amount of solder for the price. Would ask for more flux but for this kind of price it's just fine...." Read more
Customers find that the solder melts well and flows evenly, with one customer noting that it hardens when the heat source is removed.
"Great solder, it melts quick and is definitely strong enough for any electronics work I've thrown at it...." Read more
"Excellent solder, melts quickly, doesn't leave a mess." Read more
"It melts very well and the thin diameter makes it work for small electronic jobs (using small solder irons), as well as jobs a bit bigger...." Read more
"Wow! Great solder - so much easier to solder. Solder melts easily and flows nicely. Creamy 40/60 mix and makes soldering fun again...." Read more
Customers like how the solder flows, with one mentioning it has enough flux for the job.
"Good quality 60/40 solder. Flows well and have had no issues so far. I would purchase this solder again." Read more
"...Great solder - so much easier to solder. Solder melts easily and flows nicely. Creamy 40/60 mix and makes soldering fun again...." Read more
"...I especially like how there is a flux core, but with just enough flux to get the job done...." Read more
"...Nice low melting point and flows great! I also use flux." Read more
Customers appreciate the solder's thin diameter.
"High quality, thin solder that's perfect for electronic work." Read more
"...As a theatrical electrician, I am soldering very often. I love how thin this is, how it heats, and has a decent length before getting too hot...." Read more
"...Flowed well. Nice thin diameter for small components." Read more
"From a soldering noob: nice thin gauge. Working great for my current project with allot of through hole components...." Read more
Customers find the solder perfect for fine work, particularly for circuit boards and small projects.
"Great for circuit boards" Read more
"Great for soldering small things, like printed circuits or doorbell wire. Melts well." Read more
"perfect for my small projects that i do here and there as a hobbyist...." Read more
"This rosin core solder is the best for small projects. 60/40 solder without a rosin core is much more difficult to flow. This is my favorite solder" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2013I also have been using this solder for years. So, I agree with the rest of the reviews. It's sold at the local Ace and TruValue hardware stores. It used to be made here in the U.S.A.! It used to say Alpha Metals. Now, it's made in Mexico and says Alpha Fry. It's still the same Quality solder as before!
This solder roll is the 31605 which is the thin wire one. If you prefer a thicker wire, simply buy the 31604 roll. Except for the wire thickness, they're exactly the same. Both are 4 ounces, so you get the same amount of solder. Both are 60% tin and 40% lead, so you get the same percentage.
For some reason, most people buy the thicker wire 31604 here at Amazon. I prefer and recommend the thinner wire 31605 because you can use it for large and small projects. With the thicker 31604, you tend to apply too much solder in small projects.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2015I've been soldering for years, repairing and building things. Basically I'm a hobbyist-slash-repairist, not a professional soldering tech. I don't have fancy gear, just a $40 iron. What I can tell you is this solder is very easy to work with and you don't have to be a professional to notice! It melts and flows very nicely! I'm very happy with the joints I have made, they are structurally and electrically solid. PLUS, they look good!
I still use flux very generously to help speed up the heat transmission and isolate the work area. I also use heat sinks on my wires and "helping hands" alligator clips to manipulate wires and keep from getting burnt fingers. I expect this roll will probably last a couple of years for me, but when the time comes I will get this one again!
5 stars! Great solder!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018I buy/use only high-quality solder. There are only a few items and consumables that I refuse to skimp on and solder is one. If you have ever used low-quality, water-based flux core (@ <1%) solder, you know why it pays to buy high-quality consumables. As a Christmas gift this year, my kids bought me a couple of rolls of 60/40 0.032" flux-core solder. I wasn't familiar with Alpha Metals solder before using it but, after running through a few ounces I can say with certainty, it is quality solder. It flows well, wets the joints nicely and the flux does what it is supposed to.
This is high-grade, flux core solder at a reasonable price. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Alpha Metals solder to anyone who asks.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024This works way better than the roll that came with my soldering iron.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014Lead/tin solder is only kind I can make a decent solder joint with - I've tried the silver/tin combos but it takes so long to reach a melting point that my work looks like it was performed by a two-year old. I've used the Alpha products for years with great success. This review is more about Amazon and their amazing delivery system. I ordered this at 7:00PM on a Saturday evening and it gave me a delivery date of the following Monday which I assumed was a mistake since Saturday and Sunday are not postal business days. Imagine my shock when the delivery woman dropped it at my door at 11:00AM Monday morning. I'm not sure how Amazon does it - perhaps we should just give them the post office since they seem to know how to make it work.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013This stuff is amazing! It melts and flows when heated with my soldering iron, then when I remove the iron, it re-solidifies, leaving the wires and electrical terminals permanently attached to one another. It even conducts electricity! Seriously, you really can't go wrong with solder from Alpha or Kester unless it has been sitting around for 50 years in a corrosive environment. How is it that these two companies have staved off the invasion of foreign suppliers? Must be doing something right. The retailer also deserves a share of credit--the correct item was delivered in a timely manner.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017Amazing quality... however the package smelled like the warehouse, even with the solder still sealed inside the package.
I had a problem with shipping and would like to request that all solder and battery products be shipped separately from other items that are ordered.
Otherwise, I'd like to imagine this product works very well, as I've read many testimonies and have yet to fully try it myself. These products are very dangerous and it's recommended you use a well ventilated area, not inside your home or on your kitchen table but in a shop or private workspace. It's also bad for the environment and I am not quite sure how to throw it away or dispose of it when done using it.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025This stuff is genuinely awful. It makes me want to try lead free solder so I can get a comparison - it acts like lead free solder. The only reference I have to lead free is repairing my own devices. This stuff won’t flow right, makes ugly joints, almost acts as if my flux isn’t even there.
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