Silver soldering a weld ferrule

[Dernebo]

Hello. I wonder if it would be possible (or at least doable) to solder a weld ferrule like the one on this link: Weld ferrule eBay

I dont remember the link, but I have seen ferrules for soldering that have thicker walls to get more contact to the kettle I guess. Is this something I should try or is welding my only option?

 

[BrunDog]

Look at the ferrules on BrewHardware.com.

 

[Dernebo]

Look at the ferrules on BrewHardware.com.

Yes, I guess that is where I saw the solder-ferrules. But, the question remains. Would it be possible to weld the ones I liked to. I already have a few of those at home. Or is it meaningless to even try?

 

[Homercidal]

Welding is fine. I think if you wanted to solder it you would probably want to draw the opening and create more surface area to strengthen the joint.

Here is a link to a thread on silver soldering if you decide to go that route. I think at some point someone posts a simple tool you can build to draw the opening from a slightly smaller hole.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=155782

 

[ong]

If you have the ability to torch braze it with something a little bit goopy, like 50N silver, you can probably build up a pretty good fillet around the inside, which would add strength to the connection.

 

[Bobby_M]

I would not attempt it without a way to pull a flare for a very tight fit and increased surface area. By the time you get that figured out and source the parts to do it, you would have been done by just getting the radius faced flanges.

 

[Dernebo]

I would not attempt it without a way to pull a flare for a very tight fit and increased surface area. By the time you get that figured out and source the parts to do it, you would have been done by just getting the radius faced flanges.

I guess you are right. My next option is to get someone to weld for me instead. But I always want to try to do it myself first. Thanks for all input.