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Re: any IT managers paying attention to RoHS
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"Johnson, Tracy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Johnson, Tracy
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:54:21 -0400
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I heard about this.  British pipe-organ manufacturers are seeking an
exemption because lead is critical to the pipes.  But the organ is
considered electronic equipment.

Tracy Johnson
Measurement Specialties, Inc. 

BT







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> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [HP3000-L] any IT managers paying attention to RoHS
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> 
> I've been searching for IT managers who have some 
> understanding of the implications of RoHS, the EU law banning 
> six materials from electronics, such as lead and mercury, 
> starting July 1. 
> 
> There are issues here. First, lead-free solder, 
> silver/tin/copper is becoming standard replacement to 
> lead-based. But the vendors really don't know how it will 
> hold up longterm and whether it will increase failure rates. 
> 
> Although server makers can get a lead exemption of high-end 
> products that should be good for at least two years, 
> component makers will likely switch over to lead-free before 
> then. If you put a replacement part in an older piece of 
> equipment that is lead-free, what I'm learning from vendors 
> is you will need to test it. You might also have trouble 
> getting the part. 
> 
> Also, there is a possibility that some vendors may accelerate 
> end-of-life decision because for some older systems a RoHS 
> compliant upgrade isn't worth the cost. 
> 
> Those are just a couple of points. But missing from my 
> research is whether this has registered with IT managers. Are 
> vendors bringing it up. If there is anyone out there who has 
> some thoughts about RoHS pleas contact me at this address: 
> [log in to unmask] 
> 
> Thanks 
> Patrick Thibodeau
> Senior Editor
> Computerworld
> [log in to unmask] 
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