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Rich Davis_2
Rich Davis_2 Member Posts: 117
in THE MAIN WALL
Went to an auction on Sat.  and bought 5Lb of  40/60 rosin core solder for a$1.00.  Can I use this for sweating copper pipe if I use regular flux.

Thanks

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  • bob_46
    bob_46 Member Posts: 813
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    Curious

    Hi Rich, just curious , how much do you think a leak is worth?
    bob
  • Rich Davis_2
    Rich Davis_2 Member Posts: 117
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    thats what I'm trying to find out

    Should I use it or not?
  • Chris S
    Chris S Member Posts: 177
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    5 mile solder

    We call that 5 mile solder.  When we ran out, and didn't even have an emergency roll,  but were only 4 miles from home,  used it on heat.

    Then we put a roll of emergency solder on each truck, so it wouldn't happen again.



    Oh,  it's still holding ( 10 years)
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,129
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    only in a bind

    I'd worry about puddles of the rosin in the bond? Save it for electrical work.



    I have used rosin core on some of my copper art projects. The thin diameter allows a tight, clean joint.



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    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
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