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Podcast: HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Episode: Aluminum Repair Tips - Short 132
Description: In this short podcast, Bryan explains the basics of repairing aluminum, such as on coils or tubing. Repairing aluminum can save lots of time on mission-critical calls and can help stop refrigerant leaks that lead to ozone layer depletion or global warming. Soldering makes almost all of the aluminum repair work we will do. (Brazing is possible, as aluminum has a melting point of 1200 degrees, but that's still a bit too close to the brazing threshold.)Â When working with aluminum, we need to recognize that it melts at a lower temperature than brass, steel, and c...