Re-soldering copper pipe
 

I started a plumbing project and changed my mind mid-project. Is it
safe to reheat a joint and turn an elbow 180 degrees? By safe, I mean,
will the solder continue to provide a sound, leak-proof joint?

Re-soldering copper pipe
 

"Les" wrote in message
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I started a plumbing project and changed my mind mid-project. Is it
safe to reheat a joint and turn an elbow 180 degrees? By safe, I mean,
will the solder continue to provide a sound, leak-proof joint?


When it's hot brush more flux on joint then add more solder.

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"Les" wrote in message
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I started a plumbing project and changed my mind mid-project. Is it
safe to reheat a joint and turn an elbow 180 degrees? By safe, I mean,
will the solder continue to provide a sound, leak-proof joint?

Take it apart, clean it, reflux. then just resolder it.
Unless there is a good reason, it is easier to use a new part; reused parts
are often a problem.

Are you asking if you can just heat it and rotate it? If your joint was
perfect the first time it "ought" to be okay, but I wouldn't take the
chance.

Re-soldering copper pipe
 

"Les" wrote in message
oups.com...
I started a plumbing project and changed my mind mid-project. Is it
safe to reheat a joint and turn an elbow 180 degrees? By safe, I mean,
will the solder continue to provide a sound, leak-proof joint?


Yes. If it was done right you have enough solder and it is not exposed to
air so it will not oxidize either. Take care not to overheat the joint.

Re-soldering copper pipe
 

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Les" wrote in message
oups.com...
I started a plumbing project and changed my mind mid-project. Is it
safe to reheat a joint and turn an elbow 180 degrees? By safe, I mean,
will the solder continue to provide a sound, leak-proof joint?


Yes. If it was done right you have enough solder and it is not exposed to
air so it will not oxidize either. Take care not to overheat the joint.


I agree. Heat it, rotate it, and then run some more solder around the
joint and it should be fine.

Re-soldering copper pipe