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This can be avoided by keeping the HV circuit clean, particularly the nodes after the rectifier(s). | This can be avoided by keeping the HV circuit clean, particularly the nodes after the rectifier(s). | ||
Tektronix warned that these strips should only be soldered with silver-bearing solder (3% AG was recommended) because | |||
Tektronix warned that these strips should only be soldered with silver-bearing solder because | |||
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«Repeated soldering with ordinary solder may weaken the silver-to-ceramic bond.» | «Repeated soldering with ordinary solder may weaken the silver-to-ceramic bond.» | ||
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Early instruments often contained a small spool of solder inside the cabinet. | Early instruments often contained a small spool of suitable solder inside the cabinet. | ||
Today, some solder types containing silver, e.g. Sn62Pb36Ag2, are still available. | Today, some solder types containing silver, e.g. Sn62Pb36Ag2, are still available. | ||