Solder Sheet Metal Galvanized

This product is designed for galvanized steel soldering but can also be used on copper.

Solder sheet metal galvanized.

When soldering galvanized sheet metal always use a non corrosive flux such as ruby fluid if none is available use cut muriatic hydrochloric acid. This flux for soldering galvanized steel is an active chloride formulation with more strength than just plain muriatic acid. Soldering coated galvanized wire which is typically used for fencing guy wires or holding a support post in a permanent position requires that the two ends of the bare wires are clean and free of all debris so the solder can adhere to them properly the coating prevents corrosion of the wire which is generally used outdoors and is exposed to the elements. However there are many objects in your home made of galvanized steel such as gutters panels or water tanks that can be improved by soldering.

Unlike welding soldering allows the user to bind small pieces of metal together and is commonly used in the manufacture of circuit boards. That s about as thick as you ll probably find 1 8 thick by comparison a unisaw cabinet is 14 gauge about 0 08 inches thickness. Whether you need to solder copper or galvanized steel flat seam or flashings drain pans or scuppers dormers or cupolas we ve got you covered with the widest selection of sheet metal soldering supplies and tools for sale. Soldering sheet metal or roofing components.

I was soldering some 11 gauge sheet steel 0 1250 and it took about 2 minutes of heat before the solder would flow. This galvanizing flux comes in a 1 gallon pail. Choose from traditional tin lead solders or high temperature lead free solder.