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Solder Copper Pipe Connections

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What happens here

Using a MAPP gas torch, heat the joint of the pipe and fitting. Apply solder to the heated joint, allowing capillary action to draw the solder into the connection. Repeat this process for all copper-to-valve connections. Ensure even heating and adequate solder flow for a complete seal. For a perfect solder joint, the flame should turn green as the pipe heats up.

Goal: Create strong, leak-free soldered joints.

Tools and materials

  • MAPP Gas Torch Harris — Heating pipes for soldering
  • Safety Gloves — Protecting hands from heat and flux
  • Solder — Joining copper pipes and fittings

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A little bit too much there. See, there's a little bit of ball underneath this one, too. >> Yay. >> So, you can see it like That means that I used just a little bit too much solder. I'm going to hold this with you. And I'm going to help you with that, and then I'm going to tell you when to let that put that on, okay? So, we're just going to go back and forth. And so, what this does is when you heat this side, it will actually suck the solder in over here. It's called capillary reaction. And so, we'll just heat this up. We'll give the pipe a little heat up, too, cuz you want that to be hot. All right, we're getting there. Try it now. Try it over on that side. See what it does. There you go. >> Oh, that was perfect. >> Okay. No, that was great, dude. >> This one a little high. >> You did You You know what? That actually is a perfect solder joint. You went a little high right there, but if you look at this >> Overall, it's good. >> Look the whole way around. Look the whole way around. That's a perfect joint, dude. Like really, that's a perfect solder for your first time. Great job.

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