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Small 1.7 oz tin of lead-free tinning flux paste

OATEY

OATEY 30374 Lead Free Tinning Flux Paste 1.7 oz

SKU CH-B4NB-8BS0Z

Lead-free tinning flux paste in a 1.7 oz container pre-tins copper piping and cleans soldered metals

  • Selling UnitEach
  • TypeOther Accessories
  • Lead-free formula safe for potable water systems
  • 7 oz paste container with added tinning powder
  • Petroleum base cleans and fluxes copper, zinc, tin
  • Pre-tins large-diameter copper piping efficiently
  • Compatible with all common plumbing solder alloys

Plumbing Tinning Flux Paste

The OATEY 30374 is a lead-free tinning flux in a 1.7 oz paste container. It is designed for plumbers and maintenance workers joining copper piping with common plumbing solder alloys. The petrolatum base cleans and pre-tins surfaces in a single step. It is not suitable for electrical soldering work.

Thermals Noise Power Draw

As a chemical paste applied during joint assembly, this product generates no heat, noise or electrical draw during use. The petrolatum carrier remains stable at normal working temperatures. No power source or ventilation equipment is required beyond standard workshop practice.

Lead-Free Potable Water Safe

The flux meets lead-free requirements and is certified safe for potable water systems. Added tinning powder accelerates wetting on large-diameter copper. Water-soluble cleanup is not supported; residue must be removed mechanically or with solvent. Buyers needing an electrically conductive flux or a water-washable formula should select a different product.

Highlights

  • Lead-free formula safe for potable water systems
  • 7 oz paste container with added tinning powder
  • Petroleum base cleans and fluxes copper, zinc, tin
  • Pre-tins large-diameter copper piping efficiently
  • Compatible with all common plumbing solder alloys

Specifications

BrandOatey
Selling UnitEach
TypeOther Accessories

Questions about this item

How do I apply the 1.7 oz tinning flux paste to copper pipe and what step is often missed?

Clean the pipe and fitting, brush a thin layer of paste on both surfaces, assemble the joint, then heat evenly with a torch until the solder flows; the step often missed is fluxing both the pipe end and the fitting socket before assembly.

Will the petrolatum-based flux residue need cleaning or replacement after the joint cools?

The paste is not water-soluble, so residue remains on the joint; wipe excess while warm and flush the line before use — no further replacement is required.

At what point does the 1.7 oz container limit how many large-diameter copper joints I can make in one session?

The 1.7 oz container holds enough paste for several large-diameter copper joints; the practical limit is the amount needed to coat each pipe and fitting thoroughly before soldering.

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