Brazing copper for HVAC? - Page 5

mejunkhound · 06-01-11, 08:55 PM

" any propane tank works"?

Yep, my acetylene regulator screws right onto a BBQ tank, no separate costly tank needed. Same LH threads on both type tanks.
Have used propane for the cutting torch exclusively for about 20 years. Only time I use acetylene anymore is the rare torch welding of steel, such as for lift rings.

cmroseberry · 06-06-11, 11:49 AM

I have done plenty of brazing and silver soldering with just a propane-air torch ($30). The best information I have gotten on technique is from "Soldering and Brazing by Tubal Cain, Workshop Practice Series #9" from Nexus Special Interests.

Xringer · 06-06-11, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mejunkhound

" any propane tank works"?

Yep, my acetylene regulator screws right onto a BBQ tank, no separate costly tank needed. Same LH threads on both type tanks.
Have used propane for the cutting torch exclusively for about 20 years. Only time I use acetylene anymore is the rare torch welding of steel, such as for lift rings.

A few years back, we got a new BBQ and it had a new type of connector..
Will a standard acetylene regulator screw into the old style or the new?

Xringer · 06-06-11, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmroseberry

I have done plenty of brazing and silver soldering with just a propane-air torch ($30). The best information I have gotten on technique is from "Soldering and Brazing by Tubal Cain, Workshop Practice Series #9" from Nexus Special Interests.

I'll look it up and check it out.. I've done a lot of plumbing with copper,
so I've got a starting point anyways..

AC_Hacker · 06-12-11, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xringer

I'll look it up and check it out.. I've done a lot of plumbing with copper,
so I've got a starting point anyways..

Have you run out of gumption on this project?

Want to sell your unit?

-AC_Hacker

Xringer · 06-12-11, 11:52 AM

I'm a bit distracted by other stuff now. My Solar back-up system, solar screens etc.

I'll get back on the repair, sooner or later.. Even if I can't do the repair, all the spare
parts on this leaker might be very useful someday.

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06-06-11, 11:49 AM	#42 (permalink)
cmroseberry Lurking Renovator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have done plenty of brazing and silver soldering with just a propane-air torch ($30). The best information I have gotten on technique is from "Soldering and Brazing by Tubal Cain, Workshop Practice Series #9" from Nexus Special Interests.