Soldering

Nov 01, 2003 3 Replies

What solder flux is recommended for white metal and for brass. Mainly Trains list 8 different ones ranging from green to grey label. Many thanks. Colin W.


Colin Williams

Carr's Red Label

-- Enzo

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The Mainly Trains website has a link

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If you download the "General Lists (G9)" there is more detail on which flux is which.

Basically it says Red Label for whitemetal, and for brass I often use Green label, although again Red Label would be suitable.

Having said that, I use Fry's PowerFlow or Green label for everything, including whitemetal. Soldering whitemetal to brass needs a different technique though...

Paul

Many thanks. The "General Lists" are all a great help. Colin Williams

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