Solder for home build

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Solder for home build

Postby vossy » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:32 am

For the guys that built there own what sort of solder have you used? Soft solder or silver solder? Also what percentage?
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Re: Solder for home build

Postby woodduck » Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:59 am

I use soft solder execpt for joining the 1/4" easy flange ring, where I use hard solder I get from my plumber. Not sure on it's % sorry. I really like the bernzomatic solder and flux kit but can't get hold of it any more. I've been using the aquasafe roll from bunnings on this build with 801 liquid flux and it works pretty good but I don't like it as much. It is a lot cheaper though :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Solder for home build

Postby vossy » Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:02 am

Thanks for that.
What about copper to stainless? Anyone had much success using soft solder for copper to stainless?
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Re: Solder for home build

Postby woodduck » Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:07 am

Yep just use 801 flux and soft solder. It can be a bit tricky getting the heat just right but with a bit of practice it's not too bad.
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