Silver / Safe-Flo Lead Free – (420°F to 460°F)
95/5 – (450°F to 464°F)
95/5 Acid & Rosin Core – (450°F to 464°F)
50/50 – (361°F to 421°F)
40/60 – (361°F to 460°F)
Acid Core 50/50 – (361°F to 421°F)
Acid Core 40/60 – (361°F to 460°F)
Rosin Core 60/40 – (361°F to 375°F)
Rosin Core 40/60 – (361°F to 460°F)
Which solder should I use when installing water lines?
Silver Lead Free, 95/5 and Instant Solder are approved for this application.
What is the purpose for using the Oatey Flame Protector when soldering?
Use the Oatey Flame Protector when the joint you are soldering is close to a finished surface that can brown or catch fire when the flame touches it. You simply position the flame protector between the joint and the surface to keep the finished surface from being damaged from the flame.
What is Tinning Flux, and what are its recommended uses?
Tinning Flux has a small amount of powdered solder in the paste that makes soldering easier. You can use Tinning Flux on Low-Lead Brass if you are a novice user of solder products, or for large diameter piping systems to help make the process easier.
What is the best flux and solder to use for Low-Lead Brass?
The best flux is Oatey H2O®95 and Oatey Silver Solders.
What is the difference between #5 and #95 fluxes?
The #95 paste flux contains a silver solder tinning powder which helps fill in the joint when heat is applied, #5 does not.
Are all fluxes safe for use on water lines?
Yes. All Oatey fluxes are lead free and are NSF listed to Standard #61.
What is the general purpose of fluxes?
Flux is formulated to clear the pipe and fitting of any surface oxidation.
Can pipe joint compound and thread sealant tape be used on the same joint?
Yes. Once the male threads are wrapped properly you can apply a coating of pipe joint compound over the thread sealant tape before assembling the joint. Remember that you only apply pipe joint compound to the male threads.
Are any of Oatey Pipe Joint Compounds FBC (FlowGaurd®, BlazeMaster®, and Corzan®) Approved?
At this time; Oatey Great White is the only Oatey Pipe Joint Compound that is FBC approved.
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