How Do You Solder Copper Pipe Yourself And Save Money?
You can solder like a pro. Read on… If you have ever wondered how to solder a joint on copper pipe then this is for you. A good solder joint is watertight and strong. When you are soldering you must apply enough heat on the pipe to draw the solder into the joint or to say it another way the gap between the pipe and the fitting. Uneven heating or too much heat will cause the joint to fail. Your pipe and joint must be clean and dry before you start and during the soldering process. If you are going to solder brass or bronze fittings these take longer to heat up so be patient. Always remember to remove any rubber washers, plastic inserts from the fitting or valve. This includes valve stems on a faucet. These parts will melt or warp if not removed when heat is applied. Clean your pipe. The pipe must be clean from any burrs and contaminates. Use the brush tool pictured to achieve this task. Clean the inside of the pipe and the outside. Also clean the fitting in like manner. You can use em
