{"title":"Soldering","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"firescoff-ceramic-flux-spray-for-soldering","title":"Firescoff® - Ceramic Flux Spray for Soldering","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFirescoff® - the award winning flux! As a Firescale Preventer \u0026amp; Heat Shield \u0026amp; Flux, Firescoff replaces flux, firecoat, and pickle. Works as a high performance flux for both hard and soft solder.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe revolutionary all-in-one Firescoff® is a spray-on nano-technology heat activated ceramic coating that provides a consistent solder flow and unbeatable protection against fire scale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to protecting gemstones and metals, Firescoff preserves the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolish, colour and patina of precious metals. It works wonderfully with silver and most other precious metals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirescoff is completely water soluble in warm water, so it eliminates the need for acid-based pickle solutions—making your soldering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafer and faster. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003eSimply warm your work gently, spray on Firescoff, reheat to coat, solder your piece, and then rinse clean with warm water!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBefore soldering heat \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eslowly\u003c\/span\u003e until the Firescoff turns white, and then you're ready to go. On smaller work you can also apply with a pin point dropper bottle to avoid wasting spray. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirescoff flux is non-flammable; fluoride and chloride free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces flux, fire coat and pickle all in one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlawless void-free welds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, predictable solder flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple soldering w\/ single application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60% reduction in prep time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains original metal colour \u0026amp; patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoride-free (safe for ruby \u0026amp; sapphires)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo out gassing (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.krohnindustries.com\/SDS-GHS\/Firescoff%20SDS%202%207EN.pdf\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-in-one convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy warm-water clean-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMJSA Award-winning performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: if using paste solder, apply the solder first, then the Firescoff.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: if kept at low temperatures, crystals may form in the bottle, clogging the spray. 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Sparex no. 2 is suitable for pickling, removing surface oxidation, scale from non-ferrous and precious metals like silver, gold, copper, brass and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to cleaning and pickling your jewellery, Sparex pickling compound is just what you need. It is easy to use, and a safe replacement for dangerous sulphuric acid - but it is just as effective at cleaning and pickling metals!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSparex® is a granular dry acid compound manufactured by Krohn Technical Products for pickling, cleaning and removing surface oxidation, scale and incrustation. Sparex® is an easy to use, longer lasting, safe replacement for dangerous sulphuric acid in effective cleaning and pickling of metals. Produces smooth, clean, bright surfaces quickly and economically, without destroying fine detail or tolerances by minimising the risk of over-pickling, pitting, burning, and wire brushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prepared solution has 1½ times the available acid content of a 5% sulphuric acid solution and is more effective than citric acid pickle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for pickling gold, silver, and copper based alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparex is non-flammable and non-explosive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger lasting, easy-to-use, safe replacement for dangerous sulphuric acid!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimises hazards like acid burns, corrosive fumes, and hazardous storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimises risk of over-pickling and pitting of metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat compound for faster results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix no stronger than 1:7 (one part Sparex with 7 parts of water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES AVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e283gm (10oz) - makes approx. 0.9-1 litre (1 quart) of pickling solution. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.13kg (2.5lb) - makes approx. 3.8 litre (1 gallon) of pickling solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTES - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways add the Sparex to your water, not the other way around. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains sodium bisulphate. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen exposed to air or humidity Sparex can turn a tan or brown colour. Th\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eis is normal and will not affect the performance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"0.62lb Small","offer_id":58321551753551,"sku":"164-SPAREX-SML","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5lb Large","offer_id":58321551786319,"sku":"164-SPAREX-LRG","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Sparex_no_2_pickling_compound__18775.1632931291.800.800.png?v=1785150802"},{"product_id":"silver-solder-wire-it-intense-temperature-enamelling","title":"Silver Solder - Wire #IT - Intense Temperature\/Enamelling","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilver Solder Wire IT (Intense Temperature) great for enamelling (approx 5-5.5gm)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\"\u003eIT \/ Enamel Solder Wire. 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