Choose from 110V or 220V
The HydroFlux is an oxyhydrogen generator that operates by converting distilled water into an oxygen/hydrogen fuel gas. The HydroFlux Welder creates gas on a demand basis. This means that there is no potentially dangerous stored gas.
When used without the methanol/boric acid flux mixture the maximum temperature is 4850oF (2675oC). When use with the methanol/boric acid flux mixture the maximum temperature is 3485oF (1918oC).
The Hydroflux is a German designed water torch that is built in the United States. Thousands of Hydroflux welders are in use making the Hydroflux welder the most popular water torch in the USA. Its compact size and proven reliability has made it our best selling water torch. The Hydroflux can be used with the standard methanol (also known as methyl alcohol), and boric acid flux mixture for gold and silver repair or without the flux mixture for platinum work (to switch from standard use with flux mixture to use without the flux mixture requires the careful draining of the flux mixture chamber without tipping over the machine-a turkey baster works good)!
The Hydroflux produces a small precise flame for doing jewelry repair work. It is not suitable for casting or large scale metal work Because the HydroFlux Welder burns a gas that has a high hydrogen content, it produces what is referred to as a "reducing" flame. What this means is that the flame of the HydroFlux Welder will actually eliminate oxides to some extent. Because it reduces or eliminates oxidation, soldering with the HydroFlux Welder is much cleaner than what can be achieved with traditional torches. However, the reducing flame of the HydroFlux is only effective where the flame is actually in contact with the piece. Because of this, it is always advisable to use a flux dip prior to soldering, and to use a suitable flux when soldering to ensure clean, perfect joints.
The Hydroflux comes with one torch, eight tips ranging in size from 30 gauge to 18 gauge, a package of cotton fiber filter material, an in line hose filter, two dry chemical packages, one containing potassium hydroxide pellets to be mixed with distilled water, the other boric acid powder to be mixed with locally obtainable methanol. The chemicals are shipped dry, eliminating DOT hazardous shipping charges, however, the dry chemicals are classified ORMD, meaning we can only ship the chemicals via ground UPS or FedEX, as we cannot ship the chemicals by air service or via the post office. Complete mixing instructions and an owner's manual are included. The Hydroflux has a one-year warranty. Weighs 45 lbs, shipping weight is higher.
For a link to the owners manual and MSDS information on the Okai Hydroflux,Click Here.
Ships UPS Ground or FedEX Ground Only
