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Soldering brass fittings
I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are
brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference? |
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Sadly wrote:
I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? Yes. If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference? No. -- Grunff |
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I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are
brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? Yes. Brass solders easily. If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference? Solder rings are easier. End feed look better. Christian. |
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Sadly wrote: I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? Yes. If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference? No. Remember to take out the "rubber" washer before you solder the thing on. |
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"Christian McArdle" writes: I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? Yes. Brass solders easily. Clean up with steel wool and flux, just as you would copper. Suggest you unscrew and remove the guts whilst soldering. At least, I do, as I rather suspect the rubber parts will not survive otherwise. -- Andrew Gabriel |
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On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 03:34:41 -0800, Sadly wrote:
I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference? Brass fitting are easier IME experience to solder than copper as the heavier metalwork makes for a more even and consistent temperature when soldering. -- Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter. The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html |
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