Powerflux

[RDS89]

Hi guys

ive been advised that this flux is the best. I've used it for 2 and a half years.

I clean my my fittings and my pipes, flux then solder. My soldering is bang on but holy moly have you tried moving the pipe or fitting once inserted with flux on? Stressful to say the least.


Work provide the flux but it stresses me out a bit. Obviously as time progresses and I gain more experience I don't need to move my fittings as much once inserted.

Can an you suggest any other flux that's just as good, if not better? Or is all flux the same when trying to adjust the fittings.

Might seem a stupid question, but I wanna learn as much as possible about my trade. I've got a long career ahead of me!

 

[bert large]

I used to have the same problem with Powerflux. Been using Everflux for a couple of years now & it doesn't seem to "glue" fittings so badly.

 

[RDS89]

I used to have the same problem with Powerflux. Been using Everflux for a couple of years now & it doesn't seem to "glue" fittings so badly.

Somebody said its due to the Powerflux been 'self cleaning'. I'm more than happy to clean the fittings myself. We use the ever flux at college so I'll give it a go in the real word and see how I get on. Cheers dude

 

[macackau]

I use laco flux most of the time and then power flux if I need a joint holding in place. Can't really get on with it for day to day use though as I prefer to be able to move joints freely to get them in to position.

 

[mfgs]

I hate powerflux the fittings stick and its soooo annoying. I use Laco and have no problems with it.

 

[REDSAW]

no fuss laco

 

[kozak1968]

Prefer everflux, it lets the solder run well.

 

[Chalked]

+1 laco

 

[Staffy85]

Fry fluxite...

 

[lame plumber]

Nocorrode for me, does what it says on the tin 🙂 but works as a flux and doesn't burn broken skin

 

[Paulplumb]

I use everflux. Works well. I wouldn't mind giving that nokorode a go though Lame. Is it the regular flux paste you use or the aquaflux? Is it self cleaning? Also were do you buy it for from? Looks like it's from the states.

 

[lame plumber]

my local indie stocks it, I only know it as nocorrode, cleans most copper fine, if its really dirty I just wipe it on first and clean it off again before refluxing.

 

[JCplumb]

Used powerflux before and really didn't get on with it, there are situations where gripping the fitting like it does is a good thing but it's a pain in the backside most of the time.
Another vote for La-co flux from me.

 

[Paulplumb]

Just ordered some off of the bay. 500ml more or less for a tenner all in delivered from the US of A . Must be cheap out there.

 

[Jay The Plumber]

always used laco, for some reason I seem to get leaks with everflux and powerflux is hard work 😀

 

[JCplumb]

Just ordered some off of the bay. 500ml more or less for a tenner all in delivered from the US of A . Must be cheap out there.

The American flux only works with sodder, no chance of getting a seal if you use our solder with that Yankie flux.

 

[Stanios]

Laco or everflux. Just dont use leaded solder with laco

 

[dave1]

Laco or everflux. Just dont use leaded solder with laco

Why not?

 

[Stanios]

Why not?

It never runs round properly. At least in my experience. Wont even do it out of place

 

[dave1]

It never runs round properly. At least in my experience. Wont even do it out of place

I've just started using leaded solder with laco. I've had a couple that didn't run properly but put that down to using a different type of solder and getting used to it. I find the leaded a little bit more difficult to work with but it's a lot cheaper so I'll carry on ha ha

 

[Stanios]

I've just started using leaded solder with laco. I've had a couple that didn't run properly but put that down to using a different type of solder and getting used to it. I find the leaded a little bit more difficult to work with but it's a lot cheaper so I'll carry on ha ha

I lost it after half a roll. Last one Ive had to use hacksaw blade to cut 2 metres of pipe because it bloody wept. Still got the roll left of you want it haha

 

[mfgs]

I have never had a problem with laco and leaded solder. The leaded solder just doesn't run around the joint as quickly as unleaded and I find needs more torch movement to help it.

 

[lame plumber]

The American flux only works with sodder, no chance of getting a seal if you use our solder with that Yankie flux.

don't believe everything you read on this forum folks....

 

[Best]

Fry Fluxite makes leaded or unleaded solder flow well.
Surprised that people find leaded solder hard to use. It is a lot easier to use than unleaded. Must be the flux they are using.

 

[Stigster]

Another vote for the LA-CO from me.

 

[paul13899]

LA-CO for me, stick with what you trust!

 

[Gray0689]

Fry fluxite...

Old school lol

 

[AWheating]

i mix powerflow with alittle laco to stop it binding. works well for me.

 

[Staffy85]

Old school lol

is it? lol , come to think of it I started using it when I was an apprentice 11 years ago, but laco and power-flow were also available, tried both and found fluxite much nicer to work with..

 

[Best]

is it? lol , come to think of it I started using it when I was an apprentice 11 years ago, but laco and power-flow were also available, tried both and found fluxite much nicer to work with..

Very slightly old school, Fry Fluxite, - it has been around for probably at least 60 or 70 years! :smile:
Definitely proved itself by now.

 

[Staffy85]

wow had no idea! lol

 

[Paulplumb]

Well got the Nokorode today. A 500ml pot delivered for a tenner. I have just made up a dozen joints with it and it is pretty good. it is a thick brown tacky consistency. The fittings slide onto the pipe nicely and the tackiness hold the fittings into position. The solder flows very well even vertical joints. The label states that it works with all common solders. There is a data sheet here

I made a load of joints up with Laco as a comparison after using the Nokorode and IMO the Nokorode came out the clear winner. I have been using Everflux for years and really like it. It is vicious stuff there is no doubt about it. I have had a couple of tubs of Everflux separate. The Nokorode looks a more stable product and is perhaps not as corrosive.

If any of you want to try the Nokorode send me a PM with your details and I'll send you a sample. It might take a wee while though as I might have to source some plastic pots from eBay or somewhere. The photos on my computer are the right way round but when they are uploaded they turn upside down. Could a Mod please fix the photo with the product label please?

 

[Stanios]

Well got the Nokorode today. A 500ml pot delivered for a tenner. I have just made up a dozen joints with it and it is pretty good. it is a thick brown tacky consistency. The fittings slide onto the pipe nicely and the tackiness hold the fittings into position. The solder flows very well even vertical joints. The label states that it works with all common solders. There is a data sheet here

I made a load of joints up with Laco as a comparison after using the Nokorode and IMO the Nokorode came out the clear winner. I have been using Everflux for years and really like it. It is vicious stuff there is no doubt about it. I have had a couple of tubs of Everflux separate. The Nokorode looks a more stable product and is perhaps not as corrosive.

If any of you want to try the Nokorode send me a PM with your details and I'll send you a sample. It might take a wee while though as I might have to source some plastic pots from eBay or somewhere. The photos on my computer are the right way round but when they are uploaded they turn upside down. Could a Mod please fix the photo with the product label please?


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Are you by any chance endorsed by Nokorrode 🙂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any pics of the soldered joints ?

 

[Best]

Interesting. That Nokorode flux seems to be similar to Frys Fluxite.
And it has been going over 70 years. Can't beat the old fluxes