What is the Harris SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box used for?

Lead-free solder is used for joining metal components at temperatures below 840°F (450°C) in plumbing, electronics, and light metal fabrication. Lead-free solders are required by NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water plumbing systems and are mandatory in many states — never use lead-containing solder on drinking water supply lines.

Does the Harris SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box 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 SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box?

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 SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box available in?

The Harris SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box is available in 1/16 diameter. Wire solder diameter selection depends on the joint size: fine wire (.050–.062 in) suits electronics and tight plumbing fittings; medium wire (.093–.125 in) is the most versatile for general plumbing work; larger diameter wire suits large-bore fittings and faster deposition.

How should I store the Harris SB831 Stay Brite 8 Lead-Free Solid Wire Solder - 1/16 in (1.6 mm) - 4 lb Box?

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 Welding Wire 1/16" – 4 lb

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Stay Brite 8 lead-free solid wire solder 1/16 in. x 1 lb. spool x 4 lb. per box

Certification: ASTM B-32 Alloy Grade Sn 94

Overview

Stay-Brite® 8 is a lead-free solder engineered to provide a strong, ductile connection on copper, brass, steel, and stainless steel. The silver color is also a good color match to stainless steel. Stay-Brite® 8 differs from Stay-Brite® as its higher silver content provides a melting range vs. Stay-Brite's single temperature melting point. The melting range makes it suitable for soldering connections with a wider clearance. Stay-Brite® 8’s low temperature characteristic promotes capillary flow and less base metal distortion and oxidation. Stay-Brite® 8 is often selected for residential HVAC tube connections as an alternative to brazing. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for food service equipment. Complies with the EU Reach & RoHS directive.

Features

Engineered to provide strong, ductile connections on copper, brass, steel and stainless steel
Silver color is a good color match to stainless steel
The higher silver content provides a melting range versus a single temperature melting point
The melting range makes it suitable for soldering connections with a wider clearance
The low temperature characteristic promotes capillary flow with less base metal distortion and oxidation
Often selected for residential HVAC tube connections as an alternative to brazing
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for food equipment materials
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water system components - health effects
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 372 for drinking water system components - lead content & US Safe Drinking Water Act amendments
Complies with the EU Reach & RoHS directive

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Engineered to provide strong, ductile connections on copper, brass, steel and stainless steel
Silver color is a good color match to stainless steel
The higher silver content provides a melting range versus a single temperature melting point
The melting range makes it suitable for soldering connections with a wider clearance
The low temperature characteristic promotes capillary flow with less base metal distortion and oxidation
Often selected for residential HVAC tube connections as an alternative to brazing
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for food equipment materials
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water system components - health effects
Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 372 for drinking water system components - lead content & US Safe Drinking Water Act amendments
Complies with the EU Reach & RoHS directive

Harris Welding Wire 1/16" – 4 lb

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