Solder ring fittings

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Fluxite is very similar to Yorkshire flux and they are both 'grease' based, although it is not actually grease.
Advantages are it isn't water based, isn't highly corrosive, so won't do much harm to interior or exterior of pipe is left uncleaned.
It helps the solder run well because Fluxite flows really well.

 

[Ric2013]

Fluxite. It's the most effective flux known, according to the tin, and I can't disagree.

At college there was an old tin with missing lid and a nail stuck in the flux. It had gone thick, like earwax and I tried it. It worked well and, at college, became 'my' tin of flux (they actually offered it to me in the end).

I had a tub of LaCo I was using for my own work that was running low and I decided to get some Fluxite too. It's still thick, but not as thick as the colleg tub. I still haven't finished the LaCo because I much prefer the Fluxite. If you use very little, you can get a finish where the solder is almost invisible and doesn't run out of the joint at all, if you've the time.

I'd like to try Templars Telux too.

 

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Possibly as a result of my shoddy technique, my preference in fluxes is (in order): Fluxite, Yorkshire Flux, Everflux, LaCo.

I think your preferences in fluxes are really good. I would probably say same, and have the LaCo because it is supposed to be non toxic.
However, I wouldn't use the Everflux. Despite it being a lot of plumbers preference, I know it is acid based and highly corrosive, so I will never want to use it

 

[Ric2013]

I find it odd that corrosive fluxes can be used on gas runs, apparently.

 

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I think your preferences in fluxes are really good. I would probably say same, and have the LaCo because it is supposed to be non toxic.
However, I wouldn't use the Everflux. Despite it being a lot of plumbers preference, I know it is acid based and highly corrosive, so I will never want to use it

I somehow use everflux. I was thinking it does a good job. But, as mentioned I will try fluxite perhaps it will be great then I will change my flux

 

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I find it odd that corrosive fluxes can be used on gas runs, apparently.

Exactly! And gas pipes won't have water running through to clean away the flux. Common sense seems to be rarely used.
I know Everflux was not allowed on some jobs

 

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I somehow use everflux. I was thinking it does a good job. But, as mentioned I will try fluxite perhaps it will be great then I will change my flux

It is the corrosive nature of Everflux that I worry about.
The Fluxite is an old, well proven flux.
Note Ron that Fluxite, or similar grease based fluxes, can apparently burn easier at higher temperatures often needed for soldering lead free. Although I have used it and find it okay, unless madly overheating a fitting.

 

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It is the corrosive nature of Everflux that I worry about.
The Fluxite is an old, well proven flux.
Note Ron that Fluxite, or similar grease based fluxes, can apparently burn easier at higher temperatures often needed for soldering lead free. Although I have used it and find it okay, unless madly overheating a fitting.

So you are saying when using the fluxite it's better to not use as much heat as i am more likely to burn the flux? I still will give it a go perhaps I will like it. I am going to order soon from Germany as I really think they are very good.

 

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So you are saying when using the fluxite it's better to not use as much heat as i am more likely to burn the flux? I still will give it a go perhaps I will like it. I am going to order soon from Germany as I really think they are very good.

Just saying to expect the flux to burn if you overdo the heat.
But I find Fluxite will not burn if you solder properly.
That German flux paste I must read about if I can find details in English

 

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Just saying to expect the flux to burn if you overdo the heat.
But I find Fluxite will not burn if you solder properly.
That German flux paste I must read about if I can find details in English

It is a zinc chloride free flux which can be used for gas, heating, and drinkable water pipes.

Can you see that in English here ? FELDER GMBH | Soldering | Fitting solder paste Cu-Rofix®3-Spezial