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Default Solder vs. epoxy for copper pipes?

On getting the water out, Use Bread, white as it dissolves better, in the
pipe to block the water. They also make dissolving ball, kinda like the bath
scent balls.

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Hi all: I recently noticed that Home Depot is selling a copper bonding
expoxy product in the plumbing dept. that's billed as being as good as
solder. Seems like it might be a useful alternative to use on joints in
tight, enclosed areas where heating the parts with an open flame is
difficult/dangerous. Would appreciate any informed opinions regarding
whether or not the product referenced above might be an acceptable
substitute for solder in the circumstances mentioned. Thanks for your
replies!!


Someone just told me it works great if you can't get all the water out of
the line to solider. I know they make some epoxies that dry underwater.
The only thing is this is all new stuff so it hasn't had the test of time.