How Do You Ignite A MAPP Torch For Sweating Copper?
A MAPP torch is an essential tool when plumbing, for its flame is used to sweat copper pipes, heating the pipes enough to solder them together. Igniting a MAPP torch is a fairly easy process, though it is one that should be done with care, much in the same way one lights one’s barbecue. Read this article to learn more about igniting a MAPP torch. Check the valve of the MAPP torch before igniting it. The valve should be completely off so that you can control the flow of the gas from the torch when you ignite it. Being able to controlling the flow of the gas is an excellent way to avoid any potentially dangerous accidents. Look at the nozzle adjustment. The nozzle adjustment controls the flow of air into the torch which allows the flame’s heat to be hotter or cooler. It is a good idea to make any adjustments now, before igniting the MAPP, rather than being surprised by an extremely hot flame when you ignite it. After igniting the torch, you can always adjust the heat of the flame as you
