From Brian Willoughby Sent Wed, Jun 13th 2018, 03:16
From Brian Willoughby Sent Wed, Jun 13th 2018, 03:16
On Jun 12, 2018, at 3:12 PM, Andre Majorel <xxx-xxxxx@xxxxxx.xx> wrote: > On 2018-06-12 17:09 +0000, M V wrote: >> Hi all, this convo is well-timed as I am looking to replace a >> bunch of generic/aging IEC power cables in my studio with new >> ROHS-compliant ones. >=20 > You seem to think that replacing non-RoHS cables by RoHS cables > constitutes an upgrade but the reliability of lead-free solder > is lower rather than higher. That=92s a bit of an internet myth. Proper manufacturing with lead-free = solder is extremely reliable. If you=92re working by hand with dated = equipment and don=92t update your process, then of course you=92ll have = poor results. RoHS requires higher temperatures, but that=92s not very = difficult to achieve. There are also many different quality levels of = lead-free solder, so the cheapest would expectedly be poor performers = compared to the quality stuff. I don=92t imagine there=92s much solder in a power cord. The wires might = even be welded rather than soldered. Most likely, these RoHS cables have = removed lead from the PVC casing and insulation. The solder is a non = sequitur. >> I'd also be curious to know if anyone has any specific brand >> suggestions. Digi-key has a wide range and while I recognize >> that outside of specialist audiophile-marketed cables they are >> all probably similar, having some some of that choice reduced >> would be helpful! >=20 > My only suggestion would be to not fix what's not broken and > worry about the next item down the list instead. :-) That=92s excellent advice! My Sequential Circuits Pro-One still has the original power cord that = apparently was dragged on the freeway between gigs, grinding down the = pins to a 45-degree angle at the tip. Until it stops powering up the = synth, it won=92t get replaced. Brian