"Peder" wrote in message ...
Greetings. I know a torch would be best for this job, but the problem
joint is a sillcock very badly positioned for a torch. Is is very close
to
the floor joist and the floor above (about 1" max for both) and recessed
far from the inside wall which is a full 2x4 stud wall inside a concrete
foundation. I would almost have to hold the torch by the very bottom of
the bottle to reach it. I worry even about turning this over to a pro,
but
winter's coming and now the sillcock is just capped off at the spigot.
What are my options here? Thanks for reading.

What this guy said is the way to go:
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If possible in the situation, cut the pipe back further,
then remove the sill cock and solder an extension on it.
Dunno if that's clear, but I'm suggesting move the place
where actual soldering has to be done to a more accessible
spot
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If you call in a pro, this is probably what they will recommend, since it is
less work for them, and less likely to cause a callback. And like another
guy said, a good excuse to upgrade to a modern freeze-proof sillcock with
the anti-siphon thing built in. Only downside is that you will need to
reseal opening in outside wall, with foam or mortar or whatever is
appropriate.

aem sends....