On May 10, 12:12 am, "Jimi" wrote:
I have a brass 1" ball valve and wish to solder a copper pipe to it.
After prep etc.. should I take apart the valve before soldering to prevent
the plastic around the ball from melting? Jim

I always do. It's very easy and hardly takes any time at all.
Unscrew the top, drop the guts and solder away.

Jason