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Default Solder vs. epoxy for copper pipes?


"Nick Hull" wrote in message news:nhull-
I'd think so, without any personal experience. But you'll never get
it apart again if it leaks.

I can just about guarantee that if you heat it with a torch, it will

come
apart.


Will it take more or less heat than sweating it in the first place?


I'd guess less, I had to take apart some epoxied aluminum fittings on a
boat and heat softened the epoxy easily. Usually about 300 deg F does
it.


I'm sure you are correct.

Bob