Soldering Copper Pipe 101
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2020
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In this video I splice two pieces of 1/2" copper together by sweating (soldering). I'll show you how to correctly, clean, apply flux and use a propane torch. Difference between tinning flux and regular flux.
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I like how you are so quick to turn the knob on the torch when you first connect it to the tank to prevent propane from leaking out but then you let the lit torch burn for like 5 minutes while doing other stuff lol
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This is the best video I ever seen. Very helpful. Thanks so much. Great job man. Step by step and very easy explanation.
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot
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Thank you for watching.
Good , informative video . I will add , if I may , I always ream the inside of the copper tubing with the reamer attached to most larger cutters or a use pocket knife blade to eliminate the ridge the cutter wheel leaves inside the copper tubing after cutting it , ( a round file will work also ).
Soft , roll copper will leave a more pronounced ridge inside than hard , stick copper does . If pieces of copper fall into the pipe , it will wash out after your joint is soldered, when the water is turned back on and the faucet is opened .
Thank you Rogger for the comments.
Thanks for the demonstration. I used this same flux yesterday, but had some trouble getting it to transfer from the brush to the pipe. Is that why you heated the pipe before applying the flux?
Once the pipe is clean and free of grease the flux should transfer easily. Using the sandpaper then a clean piece of cloth should be good enough to get the pipe clean. Hope this helps & thanks for watching the videos I have posted.
@@JustForYouDiy Thanks! It worked this time. I successfully replaced my water main line. It was a pretty big job, but thanks to videos like this, I felt confident to give it a shot. I have no leaks, so I think it worked out well.
First one is usually the most intimidating. Glad to hear that it all worked out.
Hello Sir, thank you very much for the video. I was using the same tinning flux as you shown in this video. But when I soldering the pipe I found the solder "flow" slower when I use the tinning flux than the normal flux. Like, the sloder "only" seal the small part of the gap not like entire gap. Have you ever faced same situation? Thanks
Thank you for the question. Sorry but I have not noticed that. Once I started using the tinning flux I did not go back to the non-tinning flux. One reason I like the tinning flux is that it lets me know when the joint is at the right temperature for soldering. Thank you for watching my videos.
I have a hard time soldering comparing to when I'm brazing copper to copper does tinning flux makes the process easier?
It is a common issue. I had the same problem, going from brazing to soldering. Especially with 1/2” copper. I had to get used to decreasing the heat since solder melts at a lower temp than silfoss, therefore, the joint does not have to be as hot. And, you are correct, I use tinning flux as a guide. Once the solder from tinning flux melts, the joint is at the right temp to solder. Hope this helps.
Thank you for the video
Can use this Oatey solder for solder aircon piping!?
I believe aircon fittings are used for HVAC. If so, I’ve always used sil fos with oxy acetylene torch. This is because pressures inside the lines for HVAC get much higher than plumbing lines. Hope this helps.
@@JustForYouDiy thank you for your reply
@@electrolatif my pleasure
Oatey 95/5 solder, is it good for soldering aircon piping?