Hi i need to add a t joint to an existing copper pipe.
Soder copper close to tile wall.
What is best technique for soldering close to wall.
I ll guide you thru all the necessary precautions in order to solder a copper joint.
I am looking for a better way to solder copper tubing when i am working on fittings that are within 1 0 to 2 0 of a finished wall flooring or floor joists.
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When you re repairing or tying in to existing copper pipes it s common to find a small amount of water in them even after you close the valve and drain the pipes.
The rain wall fountain is a tile wall mounted to a plywood structure with a water basin at the bottom.
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The tube and fitting are prepped with a flux prior to soldering.
Add copper solder from several points and examine the joint to make sure the solder fills the joint on all sides.
Once i had a plumber do some work and he had some spray on fire resistant stuff that was viscous like jelly.
Spray your water ahead of time to wet the wall near the work area.
Here s a complete guide on how to solder without burning your house down.
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I can cut the pipe to add the t joint but i am a bit curious as to the best way to solder the bottom part of the fitting.
Plumbing instructor del is showing his students it should be done t.
Soldering in a tight spot means that you gotta take some necessary precautions that you don t normally need to when soldering in an open space or near a concrete wall for example.
Soldering a joint in pipes that contain even tiny amounts of water is nearly impossible.
Leave the valve open so pressure doesn t build inside the tube and cause the joint to leak.
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The solder being used is a tin silver solder whose solidus temperature is 430 f and liquidus temperature is 475 f.
A typical home wall could have electrical wires pipes or even the wooden frame itself could catch on fire so we ll be going thru all of these precautions.
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Don t try to solder pipes with water in them.
How to solder copper pipe on a wall without damaging a customers paintwork or wallpaper.
The pipe currently runs vertically against an outside brick wall.
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Soldering brass fittings like the valve in photo 7 requires more heat.
