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95086 - Sil-Fos 5 Brazing Alloy 5% Silver Flat Rods 25lb Box

Packaging: 25lbs per pack
$3,153.00/pak

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OVERVIEW

Reliable HVAC Brazing with Sil-Fos 5

For professional welders and HVAC technicians, Harris Sil-Fos 5 is the legendary standard for copper pipe joining. Whether you are installing a new air conditioning unit, repairing a refrigeration line, or running medical gas piping, this 5% silver alloy gives you the confidence that your joints will hold up under pressure. This 25lb box is perfect for contractors and shops that go through consumables quickly and need a consistent, high-quality supply.

Why choose Sil-Fos 5 over cheaper alternatives? It's all about the flow and the finish. The 5% silver content makes the rod flow smoother than basic phos-copper rods, but it still has enough body to bridge gaps if your pipe fit-up isn't perfect. It creates a strong, ductile fillet that resists cracking from the vibration of A/C compressors. Plus, the flat shape of the rod makes it easy to manipulate around the back of a pipe in tight spaces, ensuring you get a complete seal without wasting material.

The best part about using Sil-Fos 5 on copper lines is the speed. Because it is self-fluxing on copper, you don't have to waste time applying paste flux. Just clean the metal, heat it up, and flow the rod. It wets out beautifully and leaves a clean, professional-looking joint that inspectors and customers appreciate. For brass fittings, just add a little Stay-Silv flux, and you are good to go. Stock up with this 25lb bulk pack and ensure your truck is ready for the busy season.

Additional Information
Silver Content (%):5%
Diameter (mm):Flat
Packaging Description:25lb tube
AWS Classification:BCuP-3
Material Composition:80% Copper, 15% Phosphorus, 5% Silver
Melting Point:Solidus 1190°F, Liquidus 1495°F
Form:Flat Rod
Length:36 in
Applications:HVAC/R, Plumbing, Copper Brazing

INCLUDED

  • 25 lbs of Sil-Fos 5 Flat Brazing Rods (36" Length)
  • Protective Storage Box

APPLICATIONS

  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) piping
  • Copper-to-copper plumbing connections
  • Evaporator and condenser coils
  • Hot and cold water lines
  • Installation of service valves and vibration eliminators

FAQ

No, flux is not required when brazing copper to copper because the phosphorus in the rod acts as a fluxing agent. However, if you are brazing copper to brass or bronze, you must use Stay-Silv white or black flux.

No. Phosphorus-bearing alloys like Sil-Fos 5 should never be used on ferrous metals (steel, iron) or nickel alloys. The phosphorus reacts with iron to form brittle phosphides that will cause the joint to fail.

Sil-Fos 5 contains 5% silver, while Sil-Fos 15 contains 15% silver. Sil-Fos 15 is more ductile and flows more fluidly, making it better for tight clearances and high-vibration areas. Sil-Fos 5 is more economical and better at filling wider gaps.

This rod meets the AWS A5.8 classification for BCuP-3.

Sil-Fos 5 has a solidus temperature of 1190°F (643°C) and a liquidus temperature of 1495°F (813°C).

Yes, Sil-Fos 5 produces high-strength joints capable of withstanding the higher pressures associated with R-410A refrigerant systems.

The flat profile allows for better control of the alloy amount being fed into the joint and can help in applying heat more evenly in certain positions.

The exact count varies by the specific cross-section dimensions, but a 25lb box contains a bulk quantity suitable for high-volume commercial use.