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To: trailz

In the past I’ve had trouble getting a good seal sweating copper— most of the time I was using butane. Lately I use MAP gas, but— would you recommend oxygen with it?

Another thing— some of the new solders are more difficult to use— they don’t seem to flow as readily.

If you’ve got any tips, I’m all ears.

Thanks. This is a great thread.


50 posted on 06/19/2013 5:55:57 AM PDT by tsomer
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To: tsomer

Sorry, I’m not a plumber, I’m a finish carpenter, so definitely can’t help with the oxygen question, but as far as the soldering, purchase your solder and flux as a ‘package’ if you can, these days they need to coincide . . .


59 posted on 06/19/2013 6:15:20 AM PDT by trailz
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