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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => WELDING & METAL FABRICATION => Topic started by: muddy on September 16, 2020, 05:58:21 AM
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I have this electric kettle that needs repair. The spout came apart from the body.I'm not sure what would work best?
Being stainless I don't think solder would stick to it? Would brazing be better? Or would a non toxic epoxy be best?
Yeah a new one is only $20 but that's the Pennsylvania Dutch/old school mentality coming out in me.
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You can silver solder SS Tim, but given the price of silver solder and the flux needed to complete the job, I'd wager you'd spend more on the materials than a new pot.
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You need to find a friend with SS tig welding skills and trade him some beers.
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You can silver solder SS Tim, but given the price of silver solder and the flux needed to complete the job, I'd wager you'd spend more on the materials than a new pot.
Buying high % silver solder/braze and flux would definitely cost more than a new kettle. But that repair wouldn't use much of it and it's good stuff to have on hand.
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I think silver solder would be the best option. TIG would work but the welder better be damn good. That thin stuff is gonna walk all over the place when heated.
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Spot weld?
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Poprivet! :))
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This should do it...