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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 do you solder a closet flange to a lead drain pipe?
To solder a closet flange to a lead drain pipe, first clean the surfaces to be soldered with a wire brush. Apply flux to both the flange and the pipe, then use a propane torch to heat the joint. Once the lead and flange are hot enough, apply the solder to create a watertight seal.
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
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.
Lead pipe connected to copper pipe?
Easiest way to connect lead to copper /brass is a wiped joint consisting 40 - 60 solder alloy as this gives a longer pasty range
Should I use acid or solid or resin core solder for copper pipe?
Use lead-free solder, 0.2 percent lead or less. Lead free means NO Lead your better off with a silver bearing alloy as it has a longer pasty range or 95% tin 5% antimoney Actually the term "solder" means lead bearing according to the AWS specifications
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
How o make a pipe?
To make a lead or copper pipe all you need is sheet copper/ lead and either lead wipe /solder /braze the end or if copper use a Pittsburg found in sheet metal shops to make the seam
How do you connect a PVC pipe to a lead pipe?
You can put the steel pipe inside of the lead and melt the lead to seal it. That's takes experience and some talent. You can join them with a rubber sleeve that is the right size on each end and held in place with hose clamps. One cannot solder/ lead wipe lead to steel as one is ferrous and the other non ferrous metal You can lead wipe /solder lead to copper /bronze / brass To join to steel one had to lead wipe a brass nipple (called solder nipple) into the lead pipe and you have either male or female threads and then a union or left and right nipple and coupling to make a proper connection.'' By the way you cannot do a lead poured joint of steel into lead you can put the steel into a cast Iron hub and then use a caulked joint. Also the use of a no hub or a mechanical coupling will not be good for a water or gas tight against a lead pipe as lead is to soft.
how do weld GI pipe to GI pipe?
A GI pipe is welded to a GI pipe by using solder and flux. The pipe is heated up, flux applied, and then solder allowed to flow into the joints to create a secure bond.
Is lead solder a ferrous metal?
No, lead solder is not a ferrous metal. Ferrous metals contain iron, while lead solder is primarily composed of tin and lead.
What type of solder should be used in repairing copper water pipe?
95 -5 or any other LEAD FREE type of alloy
