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   Message 70,370 of 72,318   
   Andy K to Phil Hobbs   
   Re: Solder paste   
   06 Jan 18 11:44:28   
   
   From: andrewkennedy775@gmail.com   
      
   On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 1:22:45 PM UTC-6, Phil Hobbs wrote:   
   > On 01/06/2018 12:37 AM, Andy K wrote:   
   > > I having been using Oatey solder paste when soldering large diameter wires.   
   > > I know it's designed for copper pipes.   
   > >   
   > >   
   > > Is there something better?   
   > >   
   > > Thanks,   
   > >           Andy   
   > >   
   >   
   > I use MG Chemicals #835, which is an RA (rosin, activated) flux.  Works   
   > great--somewhat more aggressive than ordinary RMA (rosin, mildly   
   > activated), but noncorrosive (unlike plumbing flux).   
   >   
   > You can also get flux pens, which are pretty convenient.   
   >   
   > Cheers   
   >   
   > Phil Hobbs   
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