Stirri produce a huge range of tacky fluxes. In this video I test out a few of them to find the best ones within the categories of clarity, odour, performance and cleaning. Sorry about all the bird noises in the background. Stirri Product range (affiliate link) includes 10% discount: https://stirri.com/BRANCHUS STL of 5ml syringe plunger (10ml and 30ml coming soon!) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6548111 01:02 What is flux? 01:24 Why so many different fluxes? 01:53 No clean? 02:14 REACH compliance 02:26 Solder paste 03:05 What I look for in a good quality flux 04:15 A small sample of each 05:32 Bake the flux 06:01 Clean the flux 06:40 Practical testing 07:30 UV tracer 07:47 Initial thoughts 07:57 HydraMA 08:19 Clarity 08:46 Odour 09:01 Performance 09:30 The shortlist 10:32 My pick Apollo 13 footage ©1995 Universal #Stirri #soldering #flux T-SHIRTS Do you like my wacky t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here: https://bit.ly/3OrJZkT If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations Of if would like to make a small donation, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.me/branchus Tools/Products used (paid links): SOLDERING IRON Hakko FX951: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW SOLDERING IRON TIPS: Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): https://amzn.to/45NSrBK Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): https://amzn.to/3YVH5K0 Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): https://amzn.to/3sx8lSU Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): https://amzn.to/44tAo2A HOT AIR STATION: Quick 861DW: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH SOLDER: Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: https://amzn.to/3uviEIg FLUX: StirriASM: https://amzn.to/43nT05e SOLDER WICK: Goot Wick 2mm: https://amzn.to/3YWlRvw TWEEZERS: Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz DT71 DIGITAL MULTIMETER TWEEZERS: https://amzn.to/41VcvSb OTHER: Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF): AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7 US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb ----------------------------------------------------- Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/2SeUpHg Budget alternative hot air rework: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7 Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85 Kapton heat resistant tape: https://amzn.to/2xBnTso 28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf 34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D 40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf