Re: [amsat-bb] joining galvanized metal

[n4xeo <n4xeo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 04:49 PM 4/23/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Is it possible to solder galvanized metal together?  Are there any 
>fume/chemical issues to be concerned with?  Or is that a welder's job?
>Thanks
>
>Scott Townley NX7U
>Gilbert, AZ  DM43di

Hi Scott

Well the answer is both yes and no....

You CAN'T really solder Galvanized metal together, but you can make the 
solder stick.
I used to solder drip pans for under the house A/C units that were put in 
the attic and we had to solder the corners to make it water tight. For what 
we were doing the joint was strong enough. You do need to clean it well and 
use a good bit of flux and kind of puddle it across the joint. What are you 
trying to glue together???

Like I said, the answer is yes and no...


73, Bill N4XEO

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