{"product_id":"shark-tears-42-pcs-bcup-5-brazing-rods-15-silver-0-050-x-1-8-x-10-in-for-hvac-refrigeration","title":"Shark Tears 42 pcs BCuP-5 Brazing Rods – 15% Silver, 0.050 x 1\/8 x 10 in for HVAC \u0026 Refrigeration","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShark Tears presents a 42‑piece BCuP‑5 brazing rod set designed for HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial maintenance. Each rod uses a high‑grade copper‑phosphorus‑silver alloy with 15% silver, delivering strong joints with enhanced corrosion resistance and smooth brazing results. The rods are flat, measuring 0.050 inches thick by 1\/8 inch wide and 10 inches long, engineered for stable handling during longer joints or tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the alloy chemistry paired with the flat rod geometry supports consistent heat distribution and clean brazing results. The high thermal conductivity helps distribute heat evenly along copper tubes and fittings, contributing to uniform bonding without overheating adjacent components. This can be beneficial when working on concentrated systems such as air handling units or refrigerant lines where even heat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapillary action is another standout feature. The alloy’s flow characteristics encourage precise fill and deep penetration into joints, potentially yielding tight, leak‑resistant bonds without excessive flux use. This can be especially helpful when joining copper‑to‑copper or copper‑to‑brass fittings in compact assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolidus: 1193°F (645°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquidus: 1472°F (800°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended joint gap: 0.002–0.006 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod form: flat; dimensions 0.050 by 1\/8 by 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 42 rods ready for field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVAC technicians tackling refrigerant and coil work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigeration engineers performing copper piping joins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial maintenance pros handling routine brazing and soldering tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairs of copper refrigerant lines and coil connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint fabrication for air-handling units and condensers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField installations where consistent heat and clean flow matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance tasks in factory settings requiring durable joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who should consider Shark Tears 42 pcs BCuP-5 brazing rods?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: HVAC technicians, refrigeration engineers, and industrial maintenance pros seeking strong, reliable joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the key technical specs and usage guidelines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Solidus 1193°F (645°C); liquidus 1472°F (800°C); recommended joint gap 0.002–0.006 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shark Tears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468075548846,"sku":"B0G6FJGT3W","price":93.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6012\/9710\/files\/shark-tears-brazing-rods-bcup5-42pcs-package.jpg?v=1770391818","url":"https:\/\/handyskook.ca\/products\/shark-tears-42-pcs-bcup-5-brazing-rods-15-silver-0-050-x-1-8-x-10-in-for-hvac-refrigeration","provider":"HandySkook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}