Sweat soldering ball valve
Pilgrim wrote:
What do I need to know and what precautions do i need to take to sweat
solder a 1/4 turn ball valve in 3/4" Cu pipe? The ball turns in a
plastic seat that looks like teflon.
Thanks in advance.
Chuck P.
Check with your local plumbing supplier for a brand called ez-sweat by
Watts . These are multi-piece units. The ends screw-off and inside are
copper pieces that look like top-hat bushings. Sweat those on, and
re-assemble and the heat never touches the ball assembly.
I found mine at the box stores initially then ordered them from a real
plumbing supply house when supply got spotty.
Good Luck
Jim Vrzal
Holiday, Fl.
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