Making the Perfect End Feed Solder Joint

[tuttogallo]

I prefer using end feed type copper fittings and I have had a good success rate.

However, I usually get an ugly drip of solder. Could anyone advise how I could avoid that and make a really neat job?. I know I am being a bit OCD about this, but that's just me!

thanks

tuttogallo

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

As well as advice on making the perfect solder joint. I have also learned about:
- cats
jack russels normally fix them
- unblocking toilets
you put it there you fix it
- female plumbing
cant be fixed,its got a mind of its own
- activities of electricians
​there all weird

 

[Dotty]

- cats
jack russels normally fix them

Unless the parrot's in a chicken fueled frenzy........

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Unless the parrot's in a chicken fueled frenzy........

lol,its tried beef tonight likes that as well, and it bit lizzie,god help us its tasted blood and wants more

 

[Dotty]

lol,its tried beef tonight likes that as well, and it bit lizzie,god help us its tasted blood and wants more

Told you! I bleeding told you!
We're all doomed!

 

[lame plumber]

parrots large grey chatty things always asking for grapes when all it wants is the finger holding the grape

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

parrots large grey chatty things always asking for grapes when all it wants is the finger holding the grape

thats so true LOL

 

[OGBUzzard]

Just use your flux brush to flick the droplet off, obviously you have to keep the flame on the joint until just before you're about to flick it. wire wool brushed back and forth parallel to the pipe also works...

 

[tamz]

Whats wrong with using your finger? It won't burn you. Try it

 

[Gray0689]

Whats wrong with using your finger? It won't burn you. Try it

Lol you do that too

 

[plum ber]

tip of the century this is

Deffo as them gas bottles aint cheap.......

hang on just eard a firework?? Dec right??? madness

 

[tamz]

Lol you do that too

All the time lol

 

[Howsie]

...error in the above, most plumbers STILL put too much solder in....but are creative in pipe supportView attachment 9103

If its out of sight then who cares? As long as it doesn't leak.

 

[plum ber]

If its out of sight then who cares? As long as it doesn't leak.

:13:

what about water hammer and pipe support though??

 

[Howsie]

:13:

what about water hammer and pipe support though??

I was commenting on the soldering.

 

[plum ber]

I was commenting on the soldering.

Apologies in that case as it is a great effort and does kinda support the pipe in question

 

[Jcrabb]

the solder only runs where the fluxs runs so use less flux

 

[DirksPlumbing]

There is two things I would like to add: I always clean the pipe ends with a cleaning pad, 3M is the best. And if I want the perfect soldering I flatten the end of the soldering rod so it enters in a small line rather a big dot.
I never tinned a pipe end in my (work) life yet but will bear it in mind in case I have to do large diameters.

 

[R1CKY]

Develop your own method and practice.

I only wipe away excess flux on downward facing joints. A clean, well fluxed, gently heated joint with solder applied out of sight should always come out nice and neat. I personally do not touch or wipe away the joint until it has set.

 

[h2o plumbing]

Who tins pipes anymore? Really? Funny how there are so many different methods to achieve the same result, a pipe that holds water or gas! I found when training propane made the nicest joints for whatever reason, the whole fluxing and cleaning method never crossed my mind! try using propane to heat 22 in the wind, up a ladder though..

I use a wet cloth after heating, no cloth before then clean it up with wire wool if it's a joint on show but if you get a messy joint whilst still hot brush flux all over it will clean it like a dream! Make sure you wipe it up afterwards or it goes green and looks really pooh.

I was always taught that you needed 2mm of visible solder around the rim of the joint to achieve this I rub the solder around end of fitting where pipe goes in, also good way of testing the heat and to pull flame away etc, never get drips and I think my joints look the mutts nuts!