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[–] user134450@feddit.org 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

leaded solder without an extractor fan

  • lead does not vaporize at the temps used in soldering.
  • lead free solder also needs fume extraction. even more so actually, because it is used at slightly higher temps.
  • even with perfect fume extraction, leaded solder can still poison you, because you touch it and then touch your face without washing your hands.
  • if you are prone to allergic reactions from solder fumes avoid solder with a rosin core, use synthetic flux instead.