flux powder question... (i've searched)

[BuzzKilla]

i went to hardware store to buy flux and braze, once i had all my suplies ready i cracked everything open and to my surprise the flux came in a powder????

ive searched google and all and i get nothing on how to use the stuff. i assumed it was paste, and now im confused.

this is my first attempt at brazing and was eager to start , but now im stuck with figuring out how to use it, or go back and get the paste.

 

[don_ricardocarl]

like the paste's on this site?
http://www.laco.com/productslist151.aspx or more like this:
The site says: "Particularly recommended for use when brazing stainless steel at temperatures above 1300°F and also for large assemblies where prolonged heating is likely." http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheettext.aspx?matid=17634

 

[CrawlinClodKiller]

I was told by my local welding shop that I get my stuff from that for brazing brakeline and whatnot you want the paste. I asked about the powder and they said it was not what I needed. I don't know why however.

 

[BuzzKilla]

it came in a mini paint can and was meant for plumbing so i assimed it was paste, it didint say paste or powder, so i just assumed, ive had it laying around for over a month, im going to see if the hardware store would take it back.

i dont even know how to go about using the powder, how is it applied?

 

[johnson22456]

You heat the rod up and dip it in the can. It will coat the rod, and than you braze like you would braze with a coated rod.