{"product_id":"silver-solder-ag5","title":"Lawton AG5% Silver Solder Brazing Rods — 500mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAG5% Silver Solder Brazing Rods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e5% silver content brazing rods from Lawton Tubes, supplied in 500mm lengths. A cost-effective general-purpose brazing alloy suitable for copper, brass, and steel joints in plumbing and light HVAC applications where lower silver content is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% silver content — economical general-purpose brazing alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500mm rod length — standard trade length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for copper, brass, and mild steel joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood flow characteristics at lower cost than higher silver grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for non-critical plumbing and light fabrication work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Braze Copper Fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut tube square using a pipe cutter or fine hacksaw (32 TPI). Remove burr with file or scraper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean outside of copper tube thoroughly with sand cloth or sandpaper to the depth of the fitting. Leave no dark spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean inside of fitting carefully to tube stop with a wire brush. Sand cloth or sandpaper may also be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply heat uniformly around the fitting with a torch. When the brazing rod melts on contact with the heated fitting, the correct brazing temperature has been reached. Remove flame and feed rod to the joint at one or two points until a ring of brazing alloy appears at the end of the fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always work in a well-ventilated area and follow appropriate safety precautions when brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawton Tubes","offers":[{"title":"1.5mm \/ 1 KG \/ Plain","offer_id":57251701391737,"sku":"SOL-S1.5AG5-KG","price":196.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0mm \/ 1 KG \/ Plain","offer_id":57251701424505,"sku":"SOL-S2.0AG5-KG","price":196.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5mm \/ 1 KG \/ Plain","offer_id":57251701457273,"sku":"SOL-S2.5AG5-KG","price":196.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0mm \/ 1 KG \/ Plain","offer_id":57251701490041,"sku":"SOL-S3.0AG5-KG","price":196.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0mm \/ Pack of 5 Rods \/ Plain","offer_id":57251701522809,"sku":"SOL-S3.0AG5-PACK","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0158\/3481\/files\/Silver-Solder-Pack-of-5-sticks-Ryan-Air-Conditioning-Spares-68944896131447.jpg?v=1775888491","url":"https:\/\/www.airconspares.com\/products\/silver-solder-ag5","provider":"Airconspares.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}