Is it difficult to solder Copper? - Page 3

TNT2bluz · 02-07-2002, 06:22 AM

To solder....simply put the copper block all fluxed with the solder in between, hopefully jigged up in an oven toaster for about 15 minutes or less.

Then do a leak test.

Joe · 02-07-2002, 06:26 AM

a Toaster Oven? How ghetto is that?!

TNT2bluz · 02-07-2002, 11:28 AM

Actually its a pretty neat way of doing small scale projects that require soldering copper. Given that the solder melts rather easily.

Brazing on the other hand is another process altogether.

But the neat thing about it is that it practically simulates a larger furnace on a tiny scale.

The results, after a few minutes of polishing is quite pro.

DigitalChaos · 02-07-2002, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jaydee116

So the hard drive water cooler was made by the computer???

you gotta make a computer before it can work for you =)

DigitalChaos · 02-07-2002, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TNT2bluz
To solder....simply put the copper block all fluxed with the solder in between, hopefully jigged up in an oven toaster for about 15 minutes or less.

Then do a leak test.

i heard electrical solder works good for this... will normal plumbing solder melt in a toaster oven too?

TNT2bluz · 02-08-2002, 01:50 PM

I haven't tried using plumber's solder.

The solder we use for our rads for one, cures at a little over 120 C, and melts at about 400 C.

Joe · 02-08-2002, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DigitalChaos

i heard electrical solder works good for this... will normal plumbing solder melt in a toaster oven too?

The question should be "do you want to use the toaster ever again for food?"

I personally have used my oven to cure paint, and GOOP and JB Weld... but I dont think I would use it to melt something thats a carcinogen like Lead or the other toxic chemicals that make up the Resin and filler metals.

pHaestus · 02-08-2002, 02:32 PM

What's the big deal? You make Hot Pockets in them already

Joe · 02-08-2002, 02:33 PM

This is true!! wait.. no I make hot pockets in the microwave

decodeddiesel · 02-08-2002, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DigitalChaos

you gotta make a computer before it can work for you =)

HAL, solder the HDD block please.

HAL, solder the HDD block please...

HAL? HAL! solder the HDD block please....

I'm sorry jaydee I can't do that.

Why not HAL?

I can not allow you to endanger your HDDs like this, this conversation can serve no further logical purpose, Good Bye jaydee.

jaydee · 02-08-2002, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by decodeddiesel

HAL, solder the HDD block please.

HAL, solder the HDD block please...

HAL? HAL! solder the HDD block please....

I'm sorry jaydee I can't do that.

Why not HAL?

I can not allow you to endanger your HDDs like this, this conversation can serve no further logical purpose, Good Bye jaydee.

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Joe · 02-08-2002, 03:13 PM

DAMN YOU... now I gotta watch 2001

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02-07-2002, 06:22 AM	#51
TNT2bluz Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Secret Staging Grounds Ganymede Posts: 104	To solder....simply put the copper block all fluxed with the solder in between, hopefully jigged up in an oven toaster for about 15 minutes or less. Then do a leak test.

02-07-2002, 11:28 AM	#53
TNT2bluz Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Secret Staging Grounds Ganymede Posts: 104	Actually its a pretty neat way of doing small scale projects that require soldering copper. Given that the solder melts rather easily. Brazing on the other hand is another process altogether. But the neat thing about it is that it practically simulates a larger furnace on a tiny scale. The results, after a few minutes of polishing is quite pro.

02-08-2002, 01:50 PM	#56
TNT2bluz Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Secret Staging Grounds Ganymede Posts: 104	I haven't tried using plumber's solder. The solder we use for our rads for one, cures at a little over 120 C, and melts at about 400 C.

02-08-2002, 02:32 PM	#58
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	What's the big deal? You make Hot Pockets in them already

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