Which solder should I use when installing water lines?
Silver Lead Free, 95/5 and Instant Solder are approved for this application.
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.
How much silver is in Oatey Silver solder?
Less than 2%.
What is the difference between Oatey Silver Lead Free solder and Oatey Safe-Flo solder?
The only difference is that Safe-Flo is the retail branded version.
Does Oatey have a brazing solder and flux?
No. Oatey does not manufacture a solder or flux for this application.
What type of solder and flux should I use with food grade processes?
None. Oatey does not manufacture a solder or flux for this application.
What type of solder and flux should I use to solder heat ducts?
Oatey 95/5 Lead Free Acid Core Wire Solder, or Oatey Acid Core Wire Solder.
What type of solder and flux should I use to solder electronics?
Oatey 95/5 Lead free Rosin Core Wire Solder, or Oatey Rosin Core Wire Solder.
How long can you leave flux on the pipe before soldering the joints?
It is important that you never flux a pipe that will not be soldered within a 4 hour period of time. Flux is an acid and will have an etching affect if left on the pipe to long without heat and solder being applied.
What are the melting ranges for Oatey Solders?
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)