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You can't get lead poisoning from using lead solder. The melting point is not high enough to turn the lead into a gas. In fact, lead free solders are generally more harmful - due to higher melting points they tend to produce a lot more flux fumes. ROHS solder was introduced so when you junk your mass produced electrical appliance, you're not adding more lead to the environment. For hobbyists it makes no sense.


The risk is in lead transferring from your skin to your mouth, like if you don’t wash your hands before eating.

Still I agree, the risk is acceptable for the small amount of solder work I do.




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