Does the Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919 require separate flux?

A separate flux must be applied to clean joint surfaces before soldering with wire or bar solder. Harris Bridgit Flux or a similar non-corrosive paste flux is recommended for plumbing copper joints. Apply flux to all contact surfaces, assemble the joint, then heat the base metal and touch solder to the joint — the solder flows by capillary action into the flux-wetted gap. Remove flux residue after the joint cools.

What is the correct soldering technique for the Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919?

Soldering technique for copper plumbing: clean pipe and fitting surfaces with sandpaper or steel wool until bright, apply paste flux, assemble the joint, and heat the fitting (not the solder) with a torch until solder flows freely when touched to the joint. Remove heat as soon as the solder flows — overheating burns the flux and can cause a dry joint or oxidized solder. Allow to cool for 30 seconds before wiping and moving the assembly.

What diameter and quantity is the Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919 available in?

Wire solder is sold in various diameters and spool weights. For residential plumbing, 1/8 in (3.2 mm) or 3/32 in (2.4 mm) wire on a 1 lb spool covers most common repairs. For production plumbing work, larger spools (5 lb, 25 lb) minimize changeover and reduce per-foot cost.

How should I store the Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919?

Store solder in a cool, dry location away from moisture and chemical fumes. Lead-free solders containing silver (Sn-Ag, Sn-Ag-Cu) are more brittle than traditional tin-lead solders and should be handled with care to avoid cracking the wire on the spool. Flux-core solder should be stored away from extreme heat to prevent flux degradation inside the core.

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Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919

Q: What is the Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919 used for?

Solder is used for joining metal components at temperatures below 840°F (450°C) in plumbing, electronics, and light metal fabrication. Select the solder based on your application: lead-free is required for potable water plumbing; tin-lead solders are still used in electronics repair and non-potable applications where permitted by code.

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Harris Open Mesh Cloth 10 Yards x 6 Pack Tray - 331919

Harris' open mesh cloth is grain-bonded on both sides for tight, leak-proof solder joints. This 180 grit abrasive mesh is constructed of silicon carbide, leaving a less gritty residue. It is completely waterproof. Lasts longer than sand cloth.

Features

Debris falls easily through the screen, rather than building up on the surface
Grain bonded on both sides open mesh cloth
Fully waterproof
Lasts longer than sand cloth
Leaves less gritty residue
Cleans and polishes copper pipe, tubing and fittings
180 grit for an extra smooth surface
1.5 in. wide
10 yards long

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