You will need to track down a specialized solder or brazing alloy intended for use on aluminum or for joining aluminum to a different metal depending on your project.
Brazing aluminum gutter.
Apply the flame to the joint until it s hot enough to melt the rod.
If not heat the joint more and check it again with another sweep.
This paste is brushed sprayed dipped or flowed onto the entire area of the joint and brazing filler metal.
When compared to welding equipment aluminum brazing equipment is inexpensive portable and does not require high amounts of voltage.
Links to the tools and materials leah uses in this video.
Aluminum brazing fluxes consist of various combinations of fluorides and chlorides and are supplied as a dry powder.
You want the metal to melt the rod not the flame.
Brazing aluminum is a quick and inexpensive option for repairing leaks cracks or holes in aluminum and is often found in air conditioning repairs.
A beginner s guide to welding brazing aluminum with alumiweld rods.
When everything is cooled off you ll have a strong joint.