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Re: what is the non-combustanble material used when soldering?

oneshining — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:17:29 GMT

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You could try something like fire board, it's the stuff you can find in a home improvement store to put on the walls surrounding a stove in your house. Something like that, or even around a wood stove on the walls. Or the layer between the brick on a fireplace and the sheet rock of the walls.

Re: what is the non-combustanble material used when soldering?

Bentiron — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:23:36 GMT

It would be a lot better if you could find a place that didn't have carpet to solder but since you seem to have no choice I suggest that you visit a welding supply store and get a welding blanket. These are fire resistant sheets that are placed over or around objects that need to be protected from sparks from welding torches.

Re: what is the non-combustanble material used when soldering?

sparklebee — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:29:23 GMT

I have no idea but wouldn't any non-flammable cloth do the trick? duvetyne comes to mind.

what is the non-combustanble material used when soldering?

Aspin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:36:42 GMT

There is a cloth material that is non-combustanble material that when placed on the floor beneath the area where a person is soldering will prevent a spark from starting a fire. I don't think it is wool but it is a common material that can be bought in a store. What I read a long time ago is to wet the material and place it on the floor where you are going to solder. My problem is that where I am going to solder has a wall to wall rug--so I have to be careful. Anyone know of the material?