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Depends on which side of the planet your on and what tensile strength your seeking and if your following safe water drinking act of 1974 or if you soldering vent, soil or drainage or heating or potable water supply There is tin / lead alloy depending on composition
There it tin and antimony Tin and silver content Are you talking about Hard solder commonly known as brazing? Check with the AWS to give you more information of the CDA
What else can I help you with?
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 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
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
What am I doing wrong when I can't get the solder to stick when soldering a copper pipe?
Not cleaning the pipe or joint enough, not using flux, or not heating the pipe or joint enough. You use the blue tip of the flame on the joint and the capillary action sucks the solder into the joint. You have to clean the pipe with sandpaper or steel wool, the joints with a fitting brush on the inside, and use a proper flux and solder.
How do you solder a copper pipe end?
Clean the end of the pipe and whatever kind of fitting you are putting on it with either steel wool or fine sandpaper. Put flux on both pieces covering all the surface where they will be joined. Use a propane torch and heat on one side of the fitting and touch the solder on the opposite side. When the solder gets hot enough to melt, it will be drawn to the heat source. By having the solder on the opposite side from the heat you know there is solder completely around the fitting. Let it cool before handling.
What type of solder should be used for copper pipe?
For copper pipe, lead-free solder is recommended to ensure safe and effective connections.
How can I fix a copper pipe?
To fix a copper pipe, you can use a pipe cutter to remove the damaged section, clean the ends of the pipe, and then solder a new piece of copper pipe in place using a propane torch and solder. Be sure to follow proper safety precautions and techniques when working with a torch.
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 properly solder a copper pipe?
To properly solder a copper pipe, first clean the pipe and fitting with emery cloth. Apply flux to both the pipe and fitting, then heat the joint with a propane torch. Once the joint is hot enough, touch the solder to the joint and let it flow around the connection. Allow the joint to cool and wipe away any excess solder.
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
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 can I repair a copper pipe?
To repair a copper pipe, you can use a pipe cutter to remove the damaged section, clean the ends of the pipe, and then solder a new piece of copper pipe in place using a propane torch and solder. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions and techniques when soldering to ensure a secure and leak-free repair.
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.
How to sweat copper pipe effectively?
To sweat copper pipe effectively, clean the pipe and fittings, apply flux to the cleaned surfaces, heat the joint evenly with a torch, and then apply solder to the joint. The solder will melt and flow into the joint, creating a strong bond when it cools.
