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[regiment]

   is it possible to solder brass rod with a 15 amp soldering iron  would like to make railings thanks

[Shipmate60]

What diameter brass rod?

Bob

[regiment]

hi shipmate60 not very good at this metric thing but it would be a little bit thicker than the old type metal coat hangers  hope this helps

[FullLeatherJacket]

You have two Chances, Gordon - they are referred to respectively as 'Fat' and 'No'.

Have a look at a micro-torch for such jobs. I have used one of these for several years now.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=35518

Hope this helps. You're on a hiding to nowt with a 15W iron, mate!

FLJ

[Netleyned]

Do you mean a 15 Watt iron?
A 15 Amp iron would be hotter than a 3KW electric Fire!
You need to be looking at a 60 Watt Iron at least
A gas torch (soldering size) would be better
A 15 watt iron would not get the brass hot enough to make decent solder joints

Yours Aye

Ned

[Shipmate60]

Regiment,
At that size the rod would conduct away more heat than the iron can supply.
At best you would end up using the solder as a glue, not solder.

Bob

[regiment]

thanks to all who replied  so it is a no no then yes i did mean watt not amps