Brazing with Romex It works!

[Janderso]

I watched a video that showed Romex brazing.
I gave it a try this morning. I cleaned the low carbon steel sheet with a stainless brush and acetone.
Oxy acetylene.
Not pretty, but it works. I like the possibilities of copper seams.
I noticed on the outside corner joint ( I went from top to bottom ) it was going ok until it got too hot.
I need to remember to keep the heat down, it’s running and bringing in contaminants as you see the porosity.
I am encouraged though.

 

[DavidR8]

I’m a fan of Juliet brazing myself

 

[Ulma Doctor]

bronze brazing lays down about 22,000 psi tensile strength deposits, highly useful when other methods are ineffective

 

[benmychree]

bronze brazing lays down about 22,000 psi tensile strength deposits, highly useful when other methods are ineffective

And the rod stays a lot cooler than copper would (burnt fingers)

 

[FOMOGO]

It's my understanding she was into that before the Romeo thing. And how did that turn out I ask you. She should have stuck to welding. Mike

I’m a fan of Juliet brazing myself.

 

[rwm]

I did not know you could use straight copper? How strong is the joint?
Robert

 

[Nogoingback]

bronze brazing lays down about 22,000 psi tensile strength deposits, highly useful when other methods are ineffective

I believe bronze can go higher than that. I have a pack of bronze rod and it says up to 71,000 psi on the package.

 

[aliva]

Nice to know but due to coppers low tensile strength probably not practical. I've used coat hangers years ago, as a kid because I couldn't afford bronze rod. but a waste of time

 

[Suzuki4evr]

It's my understanding she was into that before the Romeo thing. And how did that turn out I ask you. She should have stuck to welding. Mike

Quick on the draw you.

 

[Janderso]

It's my understanding she was into that before the Romeo thing. And how did that turn out I ask you. She should have stuck to welding. Mike

ROMEX. Dang auto correct