Solder and flux advice
I'm a weekend warrior with plumbing around the house and helping friend out. Getting better every time at sweating copper.
I just ran out of solder and I'm not liking the flux I have. I'm looking for suggestions on what brand/part number to use for both. Just general copper fittings and pipe for around the house.
I have been using Oatey Safe-Flo solder. Seems to work fine. Any better options?
I have been using Oatey #95 tinning flux. I don't like it because it seems much harder than necessary. This makes it hard to get out of the tin with a brush. Works ok once it's applied but I'd prefer an easier application.
Just using Oatey as an example, what's the difference between their paste flux and their tinning flux? Different purposes? Again, any suggestions on flux?
Maybe what I'm using is just fine but I prefer to work with the best when possible.
Also, what works for a brush? I've been using acid brushes but I seem to melt them quickly if I go back over a joint with flux to clean it up a bit.
Thanks.