I don't think so. From what I understand, it's still OK to use leaded solder (and components, etc) if you aren't going to sell the result (it's for your own use). And it's OK to use leaded solder for repairs on equipment made before this daft directive came into force. On the other hand, it probably will make leaded solder and some components difficult to find. I;'ve stocked up on the former, no way am I going to use the current lead-free replacements if I can help it. The result (at least based on the number of dry joints I've had to re-work in commerical equipment ) is simply not reliable. -tony

From: "Robert Armstrong" <bob at jfcl.com> OK, the question running through my mind is how this affects resale of our old gear. Is that grandfathered in somehow, or is that no longer allowed either? What about board level replacement parts, etc.? Vince

At 02:43 04/06/2006, Robert Armstrong wrote: Hmm... The UK RoHH website states quite clearly that components, in themselves, are exempt: http://www.rohs.gov.uk/DecisionTree.aspx?id=7 It's also allowed to build non-compliant equipment for your own use: http://www.rohs.gov.uk/FAQs.aspx#9 So on the face of it, it looks like you'd not actually have a problem selling the parts, and your customers won't have a problem building them *for their own use* - just don't go selling complete units, and they can't re-sell the built item, at least not within the EEA. Rob.