[AT] repairing radiators

[Steve W.]

jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> I think you are the third person to mention adding a patch over the crack. 
> How thick of shimstock are you guys using? I've got access to a pretty good 
> variety of brass shim. The area to be patched is relatively flat so I don't 
> have to worry about conforming to varying contours.
> 
> John

Basically the same thickness as the original metal. Usually around .020" 
- .030" or so. You want it the same thickness or just a bit thinner. 
That way when you are sweating it in place it heats quickly and cools as 
fast.

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Steve W.