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Posted by Noon-Air on December 24, 2006, 1:51 pm
> It seems like the two primary methods for connecting copper to copper
> refrigerant lines to fittings are either Sil Phos 15 brazing rod or
> Stay Brite silver solder.
>
> I've done gas welding and some plumbing soldering jobs but would only
> rate myself as a novice.
>
> Which method is easier for a novice to do reliably? (Sil Phos or
> Staybrite silver solder.)
>
> I plan to do lots of practice on scrap copper pipe and fittings until
> I'm proficient. I'd like to know which method is easier to learn and
> do reliably so I have a good starting point.
>
> For brazing copper lines (3/8 to 1-1/8" in diameter) what oxy/acet tip
> do you prefer to use. (small rosebud??) Will a Turbo Torch w/ #4
> tip and MAPP gas braze using Sil Phos 15? What about the Quick
> Braze?? Is it worth getting??
Its simply a matter of personal preferance and what your were "raised" with.
My personal preferance is Silphos 15 for copper to copper (no flux), 45%
silver w/flux for copper clad(plated) and brass.
I use oxy/acetylene exclusively, #2 tip for up to 7/8in, and a small rosebud
for 7/8in and larger.
For gas welding steel I use oxy/acetylene with a #3 tip up to 3/16in thick,
and a cutting head for up to 1/2in thick.... and no, I don't use coat hanger
wire for filler rod.
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