[TheForge] copper plumbing

[BirdWalk]

>   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.
>

Not a problem with the soldering part.  But I do need to compliment you on
an excellent description of the process.

This is not a completely finished basement as found in suburbia.  Think more
along the lines of a farm cellar.  There are places where standing is
difficult without adding the hazards of a torch as well as some awkward
positions.

Thought if someone had actual experience with the new chemical methods it
might be worth the try.