Brazing Aluminum Gutter

Aluminum brazing fluxes consist of various combinations of fluorides and chlorides and are supplied as a dry powder.

Brazing aluminum gutter.

For torch and furnace brazing the flux is mixed with water to make paste. Brazing aluminum is a quick and inexpensive option for repairing leaks cracks or holes in aluminum and is often found in air conditioning repairs. Aluminum is a real challenge to join without specialized welding equipment. When compared to welding equipment aluminum brazing equipment is inexpensive portable and does not require high amounts of voltage.

When you sweep the tip of the rod through the joint it should melt in. Apply the flame to the joint until it s hot enough to melt the rod. You will need to track down a specialized solder or brazing alloy intended for use on aluminum or for joining aluminum to a different metal depending on your project. This paste is brushed sprayed dipped or flowed onto the entire area of the joint and brazing filler metal.

If not heat the joint more and check it again with another sweep. When everything is cooled off you ll have a strong joint.