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Offline Tagg

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Soldering Ball Valves
« on: August 17, 2010, 09:05:10 PM »
I'm putting two 1/2" ball valves in copper piping at home and wonder if there are any tricks to keep from melting the ball seat.
Does the valve have to come apart?
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Re: Soldering Ball Valves
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2010, 09:12:55 PM »
nope... use a wet rag around the valve body... aim the torch towards the copper pipe, but keeping some of the flame on the (I assume) brass. Don't forget to flux the inside of the valve, and the copper pipe. Drop me a PM if you need a hand with this.
What are you soldering valves into?
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Re: Soldering Ball Valves
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2010, 09:24:32 PM »
I'm completely redoing the bathroom and I wanted the full flow of water to go to the shower / tub.
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Re: Soldering Ball Valves
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2010, 09:27:22 PM »
PEX is easier, but if you already have the valves then you might as well use them :D
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Quote from: w squared on October 26, 2010, 10:44:27 AM
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Re: Soldering Ball Valves
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2010, 10:47:08 PM »
Thanks.  Wet rag worked. Both valves installed OK.  Water back on.
I must remember not to solder with my arm under the joint!!
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