soldering help

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Knight

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about any electronics or plumbing solder will do,
you can find it at places like radio shack and home centers.
 

johnnycnc

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I have some that is lead free Rosin core
95% tin and 5% Antimony works fine.
about any mix should work.
I think you wouldn't want an acid flux as it might lead to corrosion??
 

ssajn

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I use a 60/40 solid core solder with a water solvable flux. Using this makes it easier to control where the solder flows and is easy to clean up. Available at any craft store where stained glass supplies are sold. Be sure your metal is clean and you only put flux where you want the solder to go.
Dave
 

rherrell

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Pilot Mountain, NC
I use the regular lead-free solder sold at the big box stores for soldering water pipes. I use paste flux and an 80 watt soldering iron.
 
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