First use fine sandpaper to clean the inside of the fitting and the ends of the pipe. Then brushflux onto your fitting. Join the pipes together and use a propane torch to heat the fitting, not the pipe; that pulls the solder into the joint. If the copper turns black, it's too hot. Now, wipe off the excess, and that's all there is to it.
Plumber Jack O'Leary shows Bob how to sweat a copper pipe joint. Jack cleans the pipe ends and fittings prior to applying the flux and explainsthe purpose of each step.
Freeze-proof outdoor faucets are the best replacement option in areas prone to freezing and low temperatures. The project requires drilling and soldering, so be sure you are confident taking on the project.
…the new copper pipe. Place the new length of copper pipe back into the vise. Use a fluxbrush to apply a coating of flux to the end of the pipe. Apply flux coating to the insides of both ends of the coupler as well. Put the coupler on the end…
…will fit, disassemble them. Use a fluxbrush to apply a light coating of soldering… …the end of the coupling until the flux starts to melt. Lightly rub the end… …the solder to the coupling when the flux begins to melt. Step 8: Solder…
And absolutely clean using with a wire brush........ and flux before soldering........Faucet body stripped down bare...... OR just "Cold Weld" with an epoxy like JB Weld.........
An inexpensive nylon-bristle brush and a few small "acid" brushes that are sold for applying soldering flux can make great tools for spreading glue. Clipping off about half the paint brush bristles will make them stiff enough so they won…
