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How do you repair a pinhole in copper pipe?
Use a lead-free silver solder. It is the only thing that can handle the pressure and bond with the copper pipe.
How do you connect copper pipe?
YOU thread or braze copper pipe Copper tubling you solder, braze, flaire, compression ring, mechincal joints
How do you solder copper to brass fittings?
Take either an SOS pad or a wire brush and rough up both the inside of the brass fitting and outside of copper pipe, put the copper pipe into the fitting and solder around it.
What is the average cost to solder a copper pipe?
$135 per hr
How do you weld copper pipe to copper pipe - not brazed?
tig or mig depending on the wall thicknessCopper to copper is either soft soldered, or silver solderedSilver solder is a bad term as "solder" normally means lead content according to the AWS
What would you use to solder a shut off valve on to a copper pipe?
What to use to solder a shut off valve
What temperature does solder melt when brazing copper pipe?
465 degrees Fahrenheit
What is a sweat inlet?
It is probably referring to the type of fitting. A fitting that is soldered to a copper pipe. It is called sweating when you use solder and a torch to connect copper pipe together or attach fittings to copper pipe.
Why change galvanized to copper pipe?
Lots or reasons really. Copper does not rust, and its easier to repair if the pipe does happen to fail. Pex may be a more viable option if this is a DIY project due to cost of copper and skill required to solder connections. Depends on the applications such as waste, vent ,water supply. Copper Pipe is no longer used because of cost so many settle for copper tubing or Red Brass pipe 85% copper 15% zinc
You want to replace old lead pipe connected to cast iron sewer pipe with copper How do you connect the copper pipe to the old lead pipe or to the cast iron pipe?
When I have to connect copper to lead "D" I usually solder the copper to the lead or wipe a lead joint depending on the diameter To connect copper to cast iron ,.... If there is a hub I caulk the copper directly into the CI with oakum and poured lead (molten) OR one can solder / braze a female adapter fitting and screw the copper into a CI female fitting
Can wet copper pipe be soldiered?
Wet on the surface is no problem, it will evaporate with the torch. If there is water in the pipe, it will not solder because the water keeps the copper from getting hot enough. As long as the water is below the point of solder, it will work. Open the nearest valve or have some way for the steam to get out of the pipe.
Can you connect brass to copper pipe?
Yes, you can either solder them or fit mechanical (threaded) fittings.
