Livesteam/Plumbing.

[Rob1962]

Quite often I come across leaks and wanting to do repairs myself, I do know how to solder electronics decently, My Live Steamers are Locos/3/4 Traction Engines and some Stationary Engines. Can somebody recommend what I would need to get started? I’m not sure if we should be brazing, Silver soldering/Torch ?Mainly Brass /Copper tubing or soldering Can someone please recommend something for the home workshop?This is meant for thin tubing and etc for our Miniatures Not scale.

 

[dunnyrail]

I would certainly try to learn Silver Soldering, it is not as tricky as I thought it would be - though cleanliness is certainly next to godliness with the art and do not expect to Silver Solder where Soft Solder has been used, it does not work.

Find a YT vid, get some small gauge Silver Solder Wire and matching Flux. When that first joint flows the sence of achievement is well worth the effort.

Oh and yes it is for JOINING close worked items, Filling gaps does not work.