ant to solder a 1/2" stainless steel coupling to a stainless steel brewpot for making beer. Will this solder work with a mapp torch?
1512430
maybe but don't get it too hot just barely enough to melt the solder if you scorch the ss you will have to sand it back to new metal
1512431
yes I'm pretty sure it will work I have used a small butane torch to do soldering with this before it and it worked great
1512432
Yes, MAPP will work fine for that. The melting point is only a little higher than that of plumbing solder. Be sure to use liquid flux, NOT the paste flux.
917870
Yes, the steel is pretty heavy gauge, and I use it with a bayou classic outdoor propane burner. You can also mod it with a step drill bit i.e. add thermometer, spigot, etc. I would definitely recommend it for brewing.
706418
It helps to tin the tip. What solder to use depends on the application. Flux is another question that says it depends on the application.
2169758
I use this on an Edelmetal at 72,000btu output. Yes there was an initial scorching of the outside silicon seal but, again it is a bargain priced big pot. All in all, I saved enough dough to purchase 200 lbs of grain, a bunch of hops, yeast as well as a culturing flask and stir plate. I'm happy.
1551758
A common 2 or 3 gallon stainless steel cook pot will do just fine for making beer with the Coopers kits as long as you make them per their instructions and don't add your own embellishments. Good luck and cheers!
1335656
Yes but low on the flame heat. It would help to have some extra solder to help spred after the solder is spread.
1709393
I am not sure how it would work. It would have to be the same diameter pin and exactly the same spacing. I would not suggest this particular plug and mine overheated and melted the plastic two days ago. It was not the same quality as the one that came with the original pot. To be fair there was corrosion on the pin which probably caused extra heat.
1142655
It will -- but the temperature range is too high for brewing beer. The markings will be difficult for you to read at lower temperatures. Something like this: 1 X Brewcraft 12" Ss Dial Thermometer Homebrew Brew Kettle Brew Pot will be more what you're looking for.
1096998
Quality is great. No rust. Aluminum becomes slightly dull with use due to oxidation (you want this to keep it passive). I use a Propane Burner... I am not aware of an electronic burner that works with an Aluminum Kettle, especially of this size (100qts is over 25 gallons)
2155584
I did the same thing as dthompson6881 for my brew kettle and it works just fine. A step drill bit to make it 13/16" on my aluminum kettle and then made sure there were no burs or sharp spots.
208963
sure! though the handle will be really super hot by the time the water is warm. i went to the local hobby store and got some blue silicone gas line to put on the handle, makes the handle more comfortable and much less likely to burn me as i take it off heat. it is a thinner titanium pot than most available by more reputable companies but titaniums melting point is around 3000F. not a temp your likely to be getting with coals.
2122677
The soldering gun works for solder base metals, steel, copper, brass, as well as gold and silver. It will NOT solder aluminum. Sure I have seen aluminum solder and flux....it doesn't really work all that well. This is not the fault of the gun, but the properties of aluminum.Harriete Estel Berman
1724165
propane on its own only gets to about 3600 F, which is a little low for brazing. Mapps gas by itself only gets up to about 2350 F, however Mapps is not used by itself but mixed with oxygen and burns at about 5300 F. At that temperature it can be used for light welding such is sheet metal and brazing. As this torch does not have a valve assy or torch head that can mix Mapps and oxygen it cannot be used for welding. Most Mapps gas torches are made to be used with Mapps gas or Propane and when used with Mapps they are always used with Oxygen. It would be a waste of money using Mapps gas alone for anything as propane is much cheaper. Using a Propane tank with Oxygen will weld however it is a "dirty" weld as Propane does not provide a shield against the outside air when welding. Propane is used in heavy demo work with oxygen for cutting torches and the regulaters have to built to withstand the corrosive Propane gas (Im talking about professional welding equipment here). Hope that answers your question.
1758877
Small open flame is good , all depends on the application.Keep the flame low and even then apply solder. good luck
731194
This is a small torch. I doubt it would be good for that. You would be better off with a standard size propane or oxy/acetylene torch for that purpose. This would be great for soldering small parts or dozens of other smaller uses.
383477
It should. It supports this one with no problem: http://www.amazon.com/Weller-80-Watt-Soldering-Iron/dp/B00018AR3Q
132743
yes i use my weller to solder wire i just bought a smaller tip for the iron.