This completely water-soluble/flushable, acid-free, lead-free, self-cleaning flux is suitable on all types of tin solder and their alloys. Its self-cleaning action will solder dissimilar metals and works well on older or tarnished copper without having to brush or sand the surface.

In conjunction with the release of its latest soldering procedure, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) encourages contractors to make sure the following 10 things happen when their workers are making soldered joints.

TurboTorch® is offering hands-on demonstrations of its solutions for brazing, soldering, cutting, and welding in HVAC and plumbing applications. Demonstrations include soldering and brazing of copper tubing, brazing of black iron pipe, and how to solder copper and aluminum tubing.

Concerns related to soldering copper tube and the new no-lead copper alloys led the Copper Development Association (CDA) to conduct laboratory research and testing out in the field. The CDA found that, in many cases, those working with the new no-lead copper alloys were using the incorrect soldering procedure.

Refrigeration technicians need to use extreme care when working with torches during the brazing and soldering process. The flames of a torch can easily reach 3,000°F. At this temperature, serious damage can be the result of misuse and carelessness.