"Frank" wrote in message
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Mike Dobony wrote:
Anybody have any experience with the epoxy replacement for traditional
soldering of copper plumbing joints? If si, how well did it work for
you?
Any tips if you recommend it?

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I'd be leery of using it until it has passed the test of time.
Accelerated ageing tests often do not predict lifetime of a product.
Plastics usually fail catastrophically due to oxidation and I believe
copper pipes have a 60 year lifetime. Also, the 20 minute set-up time
is probably a gel time and full strength may take 24 hours to develop.
You certainly would not want to use for all your joints and if there is
a problem using a torch, use compression fittings as others suggested.
Frank


I am building a manifold and am using Qest plastic valves. They are combo
compression/NPT fittings and I want to attach the valves to the threaded
stubs first and then have all the valves facing down. I do not want to
torch after attaching the valves to the stubs, nor do I want to use long
stubs to keep the heat away from the valves. I want only 1-2" stubs, hence
the appeal of the epoxy. I do not need to use the joints immediatly after
assembly and can wait several days if necessary. The other alternative is
to go with 3-4" stubs and use a wet rag at the valve to keep the heat from
reaching the valve.