But if you have a big job, get over your tendency to go with threaded versions and adaptors when sweat versions are available. Haven't had one leak in a very long time with that combo. Since I hate leaks, I use teflon tape AND rectorseal on threaded joints. And a piece of scotchbrite pad cleans the joint up nice after the wet rag. Take the time to remove the melted flux with a damp rag after the joints cool. If you have a lot of fittings to clean, cut the handle off a fitting brush and chuck it in a drill. I think it helps the solder form a smooth fillet. I also like to clean the end of the fitting. I don't like to leave cleaned pieces sitting around for a long time before sweating them. After cleaning the pipe with plumber's cloth or the fitting with an inside brush, I give it a quick wipe with a clean rag to remove the grit and loosened grime. It cuts better when fresh, and it's cheap. And I don't try to use a single piece for more than a few joints. Personally, I prefer plumber's cloth to steel wool by far. Other than that, I don't notice much difference. I like the tinning flashes silver when the joint reaches temperature so it helps me not overheat the joint. Someone recommended RectoSeal, which I bought but have not used yet.
I tend to be liberal w/ threaded adapters, for things like valves, check valves, and other stuff, as I'm more comfortable w/ the threaded versions of those, and have actually screwed a few up in the sweating process.Īlso, any opinions on joint compound for threaded joints? I don't know if it's cheap fittings or just me getting old, but I've actually had to use plumber's string and dope to get rid of stubborn leaks. I'll be using a prestolyte-type setup w/ an acetylene B tank, doing mostlyġ/2", but also some 3/4, 1", 1.25". Any opinions on which would better facilitate a fairly lengthy plumbing job I have ahead of me?Īny other tips? For example, is emery better than steel wool for cleaning joints? Is one solder better than another? etc. I also have the Oatey #5 regular solder paste.
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Or, message all the mods and we will push your post thru.I've always used "regular" flux for sweating, but the wife brought home, by accident, Oatey #95 *tinning flux*, which seems it might actually be a good idea, perhaps helping solder flow into the joint by "pre-wetting" it a little.
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