How to Guide

FAQs
Copper Installation
Q What is the shelf life of Oatey uxes?
A 2 years from date of manufacture.
Q Do you need to stir Oatey uxes before applying it to the joints?
A Yes. It is very important to stir upwards from the container bottom to insure any salts which have settled
are mixed evenly into the ux. This should be done before the start of each project.
Q How can excess ux be removed from the exterior of pipe after the joint has been soldered?
A After the soldering process is completed while the pipe is still warm, you can wipe the joint with a dry
clean rag to remove the excess ux. If the pipe has cooled or uids are passing through it, you can use
mild detergents (i.e. Dawn dish detergent) to wash off the excess ux.
Q What is the diameter of bulk solder?
A Half pound and one pound sizes range from .084 to .117 in diameter, and ve pound sizes are always
.117 in diameter.
Q What is the diameter of carded solder?
A All carded solders range from .084 to .117 in diameter with the exception of 95/5 which is .081 in diameter.