This guide will show you how to solder copper pipes to ensure there are no leaks in or around your home.
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We also recommend a tube cutter flame protector cloth see opening photo and heavy gloves and eye protection.
Welding copper pipes can be tricky if not difficult due to the metal s excellent conductivity to heat.
Copper pipe is also environmentally friendly since it can be recycled.
No torch no solder this is a video on how to join copper pipe with out soldering using different types of fittings that are on the market today pleas.
The instructions here are specific to copper pipe soldering which differs from the welding copper process.
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This high thermal conductivity is the reason why many craftsmen prefer soldering or brazing copper pipes rather than welding it.
You can find all the basic soldering copper pipe equipment at full service hardware stores or home centers a propane torch solder emery cloth photo 3 and flux.
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Wear the gloves and goggles as well as a heavy long sleeve shirt.
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The drawback with cold copper welding is that it cannot be done while the pipe and fitting are in place unlike soldered joints where the total circuit can be assembled before soldering takes place.
Sand both ends of the pipe to about 1 2 an inch beyond the fitting.