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1/2 lb. 95/5 Rosin Core Wire Solder
Features
- Rosin flux is contained within the core
- Lead-free alloy of 95% tin and 5% antimony
- 450°F - 464°F melting range
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Soldering Supplies
- Product Type:
- Solder
OATEY 53171 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will 95/5 solder hold on a hot water line?
Tin-antimony 95/5 is the alloy plumbers specify for copper potable water, including hot supply, because of its higher strength and higher melting point than old tin-lead solder. The Oatey wire melts at 450 to 464 degrees F, well above domestic hot water temperatures.
2) Do I need to add separate flux when soldering with this 95/5 wire solder?
The rosin flux is carried inside the core of the wire, so flux comes along with the solder as it feeds into the joint. Many plumbers still brush paste flux on copper tube and fittings for a water-line joint; the rosin core is there to keep the solder flowing on the metal rather than to replace joint prep.
3) What temperature does Oatey 95/5 rosin core solder melt at?
It melts between 450 and 464 degrees F, so a standard propane torch handles it fine. That narrow range is why the joint has to be brought up to heat evenly before you feed the wire, otherwise the solder sets before it draws into the cup.
4) Can I use 95/5 antimony solder on electrical or electronics work?
No. Oatey's 95/5 tin-antimony rosin core wire is a plumbing solder for copper tube and fittings at 450 to 464 degrees F. Electronics work calls for a low-temperature tin-lead or specialty electronics solder, not a 95/5 plumbing alloy.
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Does the OATEY 53171 come with a warranty?
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