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.
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Oatey® No. 95 Tinning Flux
Key Features & Benefits
- Smooth, non-runny petrolatum-based solder paste flux
- 100% lead-free paste cleans and fluxes copper piping
- Use on copper piping and other metals without discoloration
- Petroleum base provides cleaning effectiveness
- Cleans, fluxes and pre-tins copper piping to provide uniform solder flow
- Ideal for large diameter copper piping
- Can be used in plumbing, fire sprinkler, heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) and other systems
- Will not turn copper piping green
- Compatible with all common plumbing solder alloys
- Material is safe for use in drinking water applications
- Excellent wetting characteristics for better solder flow and exceptional bonding
Specifications
| Brand: | Oatey |
|---|---|
| Lead: | No |
| Product Type: | Tinning Flux |
| California VOC Compliant: | Yes |
| Color: | Gray |
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Available in 4 variations
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of solder and flux should I use to solder stainless steel?
None. Oatey does not manufacture a solder or flux for this application.
What is the difference between water soluble and non-soluble (petroleum base) flux?
The water soluble flux is less corrosive, and self-cleans on the interior of the pipe as water flows through the lines. The water soluble flux has a narrower temperature range when heating, but it works with all the solders.