what type of solder to use for copper pipe.?
Plumbing has its own type of solder and Soldering Paste I have a ROLL I found on the side of the road The BRAND is.OATEY called Safe-Flosilver(Lead Free)Solder1/4 LB Size/113 g./ Cleveland, OH 44135/ it doesn't have a Part#/[end]
For the best answers, search on this site shorturl.im/awfc6 As others have said, sanding the pipe with plumbers cloth is important, not just the pipe but also the inside and edges of the fitting. Flux liberally then assemble the joint. Make sure you choose a good solder, stay brite or 95/5 are both good solders for plumbing. The type of torch and fuel you use can be equally important. I like using Mapp for any plumbing up to 1 and acetylene for anything over 1 Remember a couple of rules: solder flows to the heat and solder flows where the flux goes! If you heat the joint too hot the solder will just roll off and not flow onto the copper. You can heat up the shoulder of the joint first to get it hot but before you apply the solder you should bring the heat up to the middle to top of the female fitting and the solder will flow to the heat and into the joint in a wicking action. As soon as you are done make sure you wipe the joint with a dry cloth to remove the excess flux or it will corrode the pipe and joint later and cause a leak.
For the best answers, search on this site shorturl.im/awfc6 As others have said, sanding the pipe with plumbers cloth is important, not just the pipe but also the inside and edges of the fitting. Flux liberally then assemble the joint. Make sure you choose a good solder, stay brite or 95/5 are both good solders for plumbing. The type of torch and fuel you use can be equally important. I like using Mapp for any plumbing up to 1 and acetylene for anything over 1 Remember a couple of rules: solder flows to the heat and solder flows where the flux goes! If you heat the joint too hot the solder will just roll off and not flow onto the copper. You can heat up the shoulder of the joint first to get it hot but before you apply the solder you should bring the heat up to the middle to top of the female fitting and the solder will flow to the heat and into the joint in a wicking action. As soon as you are done make sure you wipe the joint with a dry cloth to remove the excess flux or it will corrode the pipe and joint later and cause a leak.
Plumbing has its own type of solder and Soldering Paste I have a ROLL I found on the side of the road The BRAND is.OATEY called Safe-Flosilver(Lead Free)Solder1/4 LB Size/113 g./ Cleveland, OH 44135/ it doesn't have a Part#/[end]
