Oatey Flux?

Adam E

I was curious about opinions on Oatey flux. I've got some Oatey #5 (the red tin) and was wondering if this stuff is ok to use with lead solder. I'm getting ready to cut into my boiler main and I'm probably going to use 50/50 solder (cause I can't find Silvabrite 100).

Would I be better off using Nokorode flux? Is Nokorode good for all plumbing work?

Thanks.

ed wallace

flux

ive had good luck with the nokorode flux try a hvac supplyhouse for staybrite

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John Abbott

Oatey

I have used oatey #5 exclusively for over 20 years with excellent results.
John

Alaska Joe

Oatey Flux

I truly like it, Oatey #5, I use less of it (on the brush) than nokorode in cold temps we have here, I believe it flames up less, gives off less fumes, forms less oxides that hamper my soldering of fittings and joints I leave unsoldered overnight, and is less agressive to my 'delicate' plumber hands! Calgon take me away!

Cosmo

Oatey, you betcha

I first tried Oetey ten years ago and stuck with them, I feel that it does'nt burn, and smoke as much as Nokorode, and I have a lot more controllability with the solder flow. With the Oetey I can solder an upside-down fitting and get a perfect joint without dripping (okay, only when I am taking my time). Another trick to get a nice looking joint is to wrap some teflon tape 1/8" from the joint on the pipe, it keeps the drips from sticking to the pipe, and amazingly doesn't burn. There go my secrets...

Casmo
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Gary Fereday

Paste flux

The components like to seperate over time or when warmed. This is due to the petroleum carrier of the flux being lighter than the chemicals that make up the flux function.
A vessel of flux that has been warmed and or sit for a while should be stirred from the bottom up and reblended to work correctly. anyway bigugh