Sweating pipes sucks

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 12/07/2019 at 18:42 • Filed to: None

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But its so satisfying when they don’t leak, even if the solder is a horror show.

This was the worst one by far, but I really globbed it in there because I couldn’t get to the backside of the pipe. Makes you feel really good at something when actually the flux is doing all the work.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 18:59

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Did you not wipe with a wet rag?

HammerheadFistpunch > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/07/2019 at 19:02

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I did not, the way my body contorted to get these and with a weak downhill knee and leg...Im okay with ugly.  I should note that mine were left of the big drip, not right.  I did 2 sleeves and a bend.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 19:05

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Hit that drip with a torch and wipe it

HammerheadFistpunch > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/07/2019 at 19:08

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I wont do it.  nuh uh nope

diplodicus forgot his password > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 19:11

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Uniweld MTT Micro 6000 Flexible Twin Tip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FI1JB7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I7d7DbA7ERBWW

Dual tips are perfect for that, not sure if they work with propane but my uncle’s have a similar nozzle for their acetlyne torch that I've used.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 19:11

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I hear you, sometimes getting the job done in a tight space so it is functionally perfect is all you need, aesthetics are for the young and flexible in those areas.

HammerheadFistpunch > diplodicus forgot his password 12/07/2019 at 19:15

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thats really cool!

HammerheadFistpunch > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 12/07/2019 at 19:16

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well its getting drywal led in anyway

Thisismydisplayname > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 20:23

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Sharkbite, that is all I have to say. 

Urambo Tauro > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 20:49

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No leaks, AND you didn’t burn the house down in the process; that’s a win in my book!

HammerheadFistpunch > Urambo Tauro 12/07/2019 at 21:20

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there is a distinct campfire smell, but the house still stands

66P1800inpieces > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 21:27

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Those don’t look the best. You want to use minimal flux, assemble the pipe, then wipe the pipe first, then heat, tap solder till melts, a little more heat, and just a second or of solder will fill the joint. More than that, especially on a vertical will go into the pipe or elbow. Since there is no flux except in the joint part the solder wont cause a mess and no need to wipe.   

HammerheadFistpunch > Thisismydisplayname 12/07/2019 at 21:33

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nothing in 1/2 inch at the homeless despot

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 21:43

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Depot never ceases to amaze me in their ability to have everything, except for whatever it is you need.

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 12/07/2019 at 21:44

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Good enough!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > HammerheadFistpunch 12/08/2019 at 02:15

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I haven’t soldered copper pipe for plumbing  since I was in high school! It’s either brass fittings with olives or PEX these days...

sn4cktimes > HammerheadFistpunch 12/08/2019 at 02:33

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No leaks = no touch. Even if dumb looking. 

Thisismydisplayname > HammerheadFistpunch 12/08/2019 at 07:06

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That sucks.  We have 3 or 4 HD and Lowe’s within 5-10 miles of the house so normally not an issue here.  Those connectors are pretty badass and reusable if you make a mistake.  Amazon has some other brand options as well if you have a large project.  I still like to sweat joints if I can get to them easily with the torch.  But for adding in taps and tees to existing runs, those shark bites are the way to go.  I used a 1” ball valve one on my sprinkler feed line.  It was super simple and quick.  Love those things.