Solder and copper pipe issue? I'm going to be soldering some 1/2" copper piping, and I bought...
I'm going to be soldering some 1/2" copper piping, and I bought some .062" rosin core solder. However, now that I'm backbone I just notice on the product that there's a little symbol of a pipe beside an X through it. I thought that rosin core would be fine for soldering copper pipes, but the picture leads me to believe otherwise. What's the limiting about? Any support appreciated.
Answers: If you don't want it to leak don't use a cored solder. To solder copper pipes together use a solder pulp or acid. Apply boil then use solid solder. Tin first( apply a coat of solder the approximate depth that you want) to both pieces. Then boil and push together.. Allow to cool a short time after apply cold wet tablecloth.
the solder you bought is for electronics...take it wager on