I have always cleaned PCB boards by hand after soldering up. I use a brush, swab and isopropyl followed by the compressor on "1 offs". If you spend enough time it works "OK" but I would rather do other things. Does anyone have experience of a better board cleaning method for "1 off" use (a few a day)? I am envious of the super clean boards I receive when I order them populated from vendors.
I have seen ultrasonics used and I guess these are fine for most applications without mechanical issues (crystals, piezos). I have personally soaked boards in isopropyl overnight and they come out clean. But in both cases I worry about what may leach into the chips, caps, resistors etc during long exposure. I thought maybe blasting with a spray for several minutes may be a better compromise.
I thought I would see some devices for this on the web but I do not see much other than ultrasonics
Open to any experience out there-
Thanks
Fritz
I have seen ultrasonics used and I guess these are fine for most applications without mechanical issues (crystals, piezos). I have personally soaked boards in isopropyl overnight and they come out clean. But in both cases I worry about what may leach into the chips, caps, resistors etc during long exposure. I thought maybe blasting with a spray for several minutes may be a better compromise.
I thought I would see some devices for this on the web but I do not see much other than ultrasonics
Open to any experience out there-
Thanks
Fritz