woodduck wrote:I can't tell you if that stuff is any good cause i haven't used it but it does say lead free so i guess it's ok (I think it was mentioned in one of the soldering threads but can't find it at the moment ). I've been thinking of changing to it because the bernzomatic stuff is getting harder to find but if you look hard enough you can still get it. I found my last lot at "home" hardware if you have one of those close also i saw it at a tool shop the other day.
It's personal preference but i prefer the paste flux over the liquid by a long way cause the solder follows the flux so i find i end up with a mess when i use liquid. For a beginner i would definitely recommend the paste. If you find the flux is turning black it generally means it is too hot. Avoid putting the flame directly on the flux, heat the pipe either side of it.
Good luck mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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