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Apply Flux

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What happens here

Apply a small amount of flux to the cleaned surfaces of the copper pipe and fitting. Use a small brush to paint a thin, even layer of flux onto the exterior of the copper pipe where the fitting will connect, and also to the interior of the copper fitting. Flux helps prevent re-oxidation during heating and promotes the flow of solder into the joint.

Goal: Coat surfaces with flux to prevent oxidation during heating and promote solder flow.

Tools and materials

  • Brush — Applying the flux
  • Copper Fitting — The component being joined to the pipe
  • Copper Pipe — The material being soldered
  • Flux — Preventing oxidation and promoting solder flow

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Now, that's some clean copper right there. But, if you want to go a little more high-tech, you can grab a brush fitting, which will not only clean this, but it will also get down in here. A little bit of flux goes a long way. Just paint it on. Before you solder this, you want to wipe all this off. Why I wear jersey gloves because I end up using them like a rag. I like MAPP gas. It burns hotter than propane, and

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