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