Recent content by kbec6

I was wondering if anyone knows a good way to get the copper tubing specified in the British designs in the US. The designs specify the OD where much of what I can find here is measured by the ID.

I am building a boiler similar to the PM Research vertical boiler. I am using 3inch od copper pipe with about 1/8 wall. I am also using ends made of a similar material. What size rivets should I use to join the ends to the boiler? I was wondering what size would be good and a good source? In the...

I don't think they sell it in store, On their site, look for Lincoln Electric Safety-Silv 45 2-Piece Brazing Kit The kit comes with 1 oz. of braze wire and 1.75 oz. of Stay-Silv white flux. $29.97 The 56 is $33 for a similar kit, they sell the cheaper solder too. If the sizing is...

Thank you, I ended up getting a couple of the 45 kits from Home Depot.

I am looking to make a boiler similar to one of the PM Research designs, and I was wondering which silver solder to use. I am looking at the Harris Safety Silv 45 and 56. Is there a reason to use one over the other? I am sure I have whatever torch set up I need to use either.