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redleader · 10-30-2002, 05:43 PM

I've soldered copper over a BBQ, so the torch should work just fine.

Just be very carefull to get the copper clean! You need exposed, unoxidized Cu. So be sure to sand it a little or brush it. I've skipped doing that with pipes only to find that they come apart with a slight bump because the solder doesn't bind to the copper oxide.

10-30-2002, 05:43 PM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	I've soldered copper over a BBQ, so the torch should work just fine. Just be very carefull to get the copper clean! You need exposed, unoxidized Cu. So be sure to sand it a little or brush it. I've skipped doing that with pipes only to find that they come apart with a slight bump because the solder doesn't bind to the copper oxide.