I've had no problems sweating copper pipes using a normal propane torch and
non-lead solder. Be sure that there is no water in the area to be soldered
first. Before heating them, one must coat the areas to be sweated with the
correct solder paste. Then heat the area to be soldered on the opposite side
from where you apply the solder. This will pull the solder into the joint.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Kerry Bartholomew <gensco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 2/18/2021 3:21:21 PM
Subject: [covna] Re: Copper solder and torch?
Sean---Its called “ MAPP “ gas-----burns hotter than regular propane-----I have
used both----No comparison---MAPP gas way to go----really never got a non
leaking fitting with regular propane ----Kerry Bart
From: Sean McCormack
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:50 PM
To: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [covna] Copper solder and torch?
Hi neighbors,
I really hope that everyone is holding up in this unprecedented time.
We had a pipe burst and I’m looking to see if anyone has copper solder and a
torch I could use.
Please reach out to me if you need assistance/food/water.
Stay safe and warm.
Sean
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