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copper water pipe underground solder connections
Greetings,
Why are you not allowed to solder copper pipe which is going to be installed underground? I want to be very clear what question I am asking. I am not asking for 10 responses stating that I must not solder copper pipe to be used underground or why don't I just use a compression fitting. I know that. I am asking why I am not suppose to? I am not asking for the reason "because someone said so". I am asking about the underlying reason. Thank you very much for your time and energy, William |
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" wrote in message oups.com... Greetings, Why are you not allowed to solder copper pipe which is going to be installed underground? I want to be very clear what question I am asking. I am not asking for 10 responses stating that I must not solder copper pipe to be used underground or why don't I just use a compression fitting. I know that. I am asking why I am not suppose to? I am not asking for the reason "because someone said so". I am asking about the underlying reason. Thank you very much for your time and energy, William I actually did not know that this was not allowed, I have seen it done and even worked on them. However, if you have ever tried to solder copper below grade you would know why it is frowned upon. -- ******** Bill Pounds http://www.billpounds.com |
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I was taught that soldered connections in contact with earth react
chemically and deteriorate as a result of an induced di-electrical reaction. Would not bet the farm on it.... -- Remove the obvious to reply. Experienced and reliable Concrete Finishing and Synthetic Stucco application in the GTA. "Pounds on Wood" wrote in message ... " wrote in message oups.com... Greetings, Why are you not allowed to solder copper pipe which is going to be installed underground? I want to be very clear what question I am asking. I am not asking for 10 responses stating that I must not solder copper pipe to be used underground or why don't I just use a compression fitting. I know that. I am asking why I am not suppose to? I am not asking for the reason "because someone said so". I am asking about the underlying reason. Thank you very much for your time and energy, William I actually did not know that this was not allowed, I have seen it done and even worked on them. However, if you have ever tried to solder copper below grade you would know why it is frowned upon. -- ******** Bill Pounds http://www.billpounds.com |
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