Recommended base metals:

• Copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze)
• Steel (alloyed and unalloyed, including stainless steel)
• Malleable cast iron
• Nickel and nickel alloys.

Recommended flux: Easy Flo Flux, All-round flux (flux meeting FH10 standard).

Common soldering methods: Flame, induction, resistance.

**Solder is standard for soldering copper pipes according to DVGW, worksheet GW 2, and marine standard VG 81245-3.

***Silicon in the alloy may reduce the mechanical strength when soldering carbon steel.