SOLDER CHOICE

eric_2

the professional choice as far as name brand and type as far as solder goes in the hydronic industry? I'm trying to offer my customers the best selection for the job. Thanks in advance, couldn't think of a better place to get field experience feedback.

Gregg Jackson

we use...

silvabrite and/or sterling.

heatboy

ditto.........

what Gregg said. Silvabrite 4% silver bearing solder is what I use.

Warm Regards,

heatboy

"Expert in Silent Warmth"™

610.250.9885

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JerryJ

Solder

Nothing but silverbrite

Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes

Bridgit

Better flow.

It's like flux; you tend to stay with what works best for you.

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Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating

one more for

silverbrite... no leaks, bob

ScottMP

Silvabrite

And No Murph we did'nt use it on THAT job !!!

Scott

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eric_2

Silvabrite

Is that a lead-free or a 97/3 mix? Also, how do you feel about not using lead-free on hydronic systems? Pros vs. Cons?

hr

Bridgit and Blockade

I guess it's mostly what you get used to and what is on your suppliers shelves The Bridigit has a nice "workability" I use it for soft solder joints. Great for loose fittings!

I'm really liking the new Blockade, also from JW Harris for my silver solder stuff. T-Drill joints mainly. Flows real nice and has a bit lower melt temperature compared to 6 or 15%.

Harris has a good, informative web site also. www.jwharris.com

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Steve Miller

solder

I not sure what brand of lead free I use, Canfield? I even bust out some 50/50 on boiler side piping, especially doing baseboard retrofits near carpet and drapes. Or redoing piping on older systems when you're soldering close to another joint that prolly was done with 50/50. The lower melting temps may save you from causing another leak from nearby joints and keep from catching the drapes on fire.

Steve M

Bob Bona_4

silvabrite 100

melts like 50/50, works like silver. Makes a mediocre solderer like me look good!

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Cosmo

One more for SilvaBrite

Have also tried the blockade on a frustrating plumbing situation, was impressed with workability. By the way Eric, I picked up my Ridgid copper prep machine today....can't wait to play with it tomorrow! Thanks for the help.

Cas

eric_2

Cas

Glad I could help. Enjoy the toy!! Also thanks to the rest of the Wallies on the solder question. Gotta' love this place!

Al_3

solder

Check out Wolverine Brass, I find their solder to flow just as good as silverbrite at about $2 less per roll---AL