[TheForge] copper plumbing

Wed Dec 11 14:07:17 2002

Bird:

  Not sure what you are doing... but sweating copper pipe is not
difficult.   Clean all joints thoroughly,  in other word... sand them
till bright copper.  Apply flux generously,  assemble,   start from
the lowest joint and proceed  upward, cooling and wiping each joint as
you go.   "Cooling and wiping" means,  "drag  a dirty rag across it
after it takes solder.

   The no-lead solder is not as good as the lead solder in that it
goes "all at once"... gets hot quick, no warning. BUT,  it's not hard
to do and not rocket science.  Put a piece of plywood or chipboard
behind the joint to keep from setting the place on fire.

    Hate to use nike's slogan, but... just do it..  it's not hard.

   Jeff   ><>

   P.S.   If it's fumes you are concerned with... open whatever
windows you have and run a fan...
----- Original Message -----
From: "BirdWalk" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 11:03 AM
Subject: [TheForge] copper plumbing

> I am at present rebuilding some plumbing
>
> Does anyone have experience with the 'cold solder' chemicals?
>
> There are a few locations in the basement I would just as soon not
light a
> torch.
>
> Adhesive technology has made enoormous strides in the last years,
but I have
> heard nothing about this particular branch and I consider a torch
preferable
> to needing a redo again in a few years.
>
> TIA
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  [email protected]
> password:  anvil
> ___________
>
>
>