Slip Coupling

[robh]

Hi

I need to solder on a copper slip couple on a rigid vertical pipe. Are there any tips for holding it in place whilst I solder it. The problem is, without a method/trick to hold it, the bloody thing slips down when I heat it up.

Any help/tips mega - gratefully received!:crazy:

 

[mike-c]

Depending on the size couldn't you give it a little squeeze with a pair of pump pliers?

 

[Gray0689]

Depending on the size couldn't you give it a little squeeze with a pair of pump pliers?

That's the way to do it little squeeze then a half turn to lock in place

 

[AWheating]

squash it very slightly with ya grips.

 

[robh]

Thanks Mike. It's 16mm (I live in France) so it'll take a squeeze (as the actress said to the bishop, ha,ha).

 

[robh]

Cheers for this, I'll give it a half turn. Thanks.

 

[robh]

Thanks, I'll hunt out me grips.

 

[robh]

For some reason my replies aren't appearing under the individual messages - something I'm doing wrong. Anyway, thanks for taking time to post a reply Mike-c, Gray 0689 and AWheating -

 

[AWheating]

click the reply with quote button at the bottom of the post you want to directly respond to.

 

[Gray0689]

Your welcome