The CORRECT Way To Fix A Leaking Joint (UNSOLDERING) | GOT2LEARN
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4 жыл бұрынHere's a complete guide on how to repair a leaking joint whether it wasn't soldered correctly or it just started leaking in time, this guide will assist you in repairing it the CORRECT way, not the quick-fix way :)
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@Got2Learn 5 ай бұрын
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@jodywade5617 3 жыл бұрын
As a Plumber who has been doing this trade for 45 years, I give you two thumbs up. Clean joint and all.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌 thank you sooooo much Jody!!!
@bouncycastle955 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I usually go for the 'put a piece of tape on it and run away' technique. Might have to add this one to my arsenal.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@K....D.... Жыл бұрын
Window licker
@blackbirdmetaldetecting6893 3 жыл бұрын
Good job brother, I was a Licensed plumber for 28 years . My mentor was very hard on me but when I realized why I thanked him every time I saw him . I miss plumbing sometimes but being retired at 50 years old feels great .....
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘
@irishmike4914 3 жыл бұрын
My old curmudgeon plumber gave tough love. He who has leaks buys drinks.
@flagmichael 2 жыл бұрын
Being a home handyman, I noticed that sometimes I could not get the solder to wick cleanly. I was picking up materials at our local hardware store where they have experienced tradesmen who provide invaluable advice. The plumber explained to me that paste flux has a limited life - a few months can make it tougher to work with - and mine was years old. Sure enough, the cheap can of flux I bought was immensely better than the can I had for so many years.
@beerbeforebreakfast 2 жыл бұрын
Laco Flux, Sterling solder, Mapp (yellow) gas for your torch. You will be invincible!
@johnlennon1151 2 жыл бұрын
Get a tradesman to do it.
@blackpine6693 2 жыл бұрын
Never had trouble with flux, clean , with proper heating……..water, closed system causing steam, or air expansion….
@dontfit6380 2 жыл бұрын
@@blackpine6693 same here and I’m still using a quart of flux I bought in 1996
@nickjones9867 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnlennon1151 what, so they can smash big holes in your house just to fix a single joint and charge you £250 for the privilege? No thanks.
@johncharlemagne9449 4 жыл бұрын
This guy knows what he’s talking about I’ve been working on pipework for more than 40 years listen to him he’s showing you how to do it the correct way.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
;)
@AMindInOverdrive 4 жыл бұрын
How do we know that YOU know what you are talking about? LOL...sorry...couldn't resist ;-)
@aa07011 4 жыл бұрын
You covered everything on how to fix this leak in short and interesting time, thank you!!!! I love how you explain things and the consequences of not following directions.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dean!!!
@MrOlaf1972 2 жыл бұрын
As a professional hvac tech, this vid has filled in some of the gaps in my soldering education. Soldering has never really been my strong point0 mostly because my teachers never really covered this stuff in this sort of detail. Thanks!!!
@NuttyProfessor- 2 жыл бұрын
You solder your line sets?
@jeffchew9677 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing commercial plumbing for decades and this guy is showing the proper procedures on every video I’ve seen. Some circumstances won’t allow you to get all the water out of the area in question. If this happens you may have to use a slip coupling to repair the leak. Doing this will allow you to cut the pipe near the leak to drain the remaining water. After it is drained you can mark your pipe so you can assure your coupling is centered before soldering your joints.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff 🙏🙏🙏
@stephenholland6328 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, thanks for providing validation so we amateurs can’t have confidence in the videos.
@cnosprandt5155 Жыл бұрын
My father was a master at this. Unfortunately, I never payed close attention and he has passed away. This video and your others have been invaluable in filling the gaps in how this is done for me. Many thanks!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
😇😇😇
@mindaugastuzikas 3 жыл бұрын
Not many 100% explanatory videos like this. Respect !
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing ;)
@user-ot5xz7wi9p 10 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for your videos my friend. I watched your unsolder to remove redundant water line and I installed a new one and of course soldered. It was my first time and I’ve ran the line for days now and absolutely no leak thankfully. I followed your unsolder and solder copper pipe videos and it was a success! Thank you very much!
@j.morrison73 4 жыл бұрын
I know I've viewed a few of his videos as I recognize his voice. Always learn or reminded of things every time. He makes youtube the success it is.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
So very nice of you :) thank you so much!
@gadooooo1 4 жыл бұрын
His next video will be on open heart surgery and after that on Spelunking on Mars. The guy can do everything and does everything as long as they’re in stock footage for him to overdub
@j.morrison73 4 жыл бұрын
@@gadooooo1 I guess you're thanking him for doing the research for us and putting it in layman's terminology ? Then I should be thank him for that as well. Just about every video I watch of his, I am reminded of lost knowledge and some new tips I've yet seen. As the 'dubbing' Martha would say, "That's a good thing".
@sparkythedetroitdoggo8281 2 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic . As an industrial maintenance technician I always do everything myself . However I have always found it difficult to solder copper pipes correctly . I was having a miserable time with my new hot water heater installation . Your advice saved me countless hours of work . Thank you so much for the help ! God bless ! (New subscriber)
@cliftonjarvis8010 2 жыл бұрын
Never say hot water heater ,just say water heater,if the water is hot you don’t need a heater.
@palco22 3 жыл бұрын
Plumbing is an technical art ! I know a lot of plumbers and they are far from being artists. But I also know a few that are truly plumbing artists, It's so satisfying to see their work.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@jasonreynolds5155 4 жыл бұрын
This video provided exactly the direction I needed to fix a leaking outdoor shut-off for my garden hose faucet. I had to heat up and remove the old one then prep the copper pipes on either side and install a new one. The best part about this video and the others I’ve begun watching is not only are we being shown how to do something, there is also en explanation as to why it’s done that way as well. I like being able to do things like this on my own, but being able to do them properly and to code is monumental. Huge thank you for sharing these videos!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome comment, thank you so much Jason, good luck with your future repairs!
@90Beater 3 жыл бұрын
I am now more knowledgeable as a DIY home fixer for watching this. Thank you for the video. I have been doing it wrong for part of it and now know the correct way to fix my next leak. Wrapping the other connections to a three way joint is something I never considered.
@frankbrown6305 4 жыл бұрын
On large jobs I always test with air pressure. Makes any leak easy to fix. Great videos.
@wingerrrrrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like a good idea, it might allow reflow of the joint without the water needing to be cleared out and the joint fully disassembled to redo it, as it would be just a continuation. Just would have to find a way to pressurize it though.
@nmartin5551 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video! It has been decades since my dad taught me how to sweat pipe. He’s no longer around for questions, and I have forgotten almost as much as I had learned back then!
@accidentalnick1982 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your 2 videos on this, they helped me get the job done first try with no leaks.
@lennoxmakoajones 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful for upcoming professionals. Enjoyed watching the video! One thing I do is use a dry rag when whipping the hot Soldier of the pipe makes it smooth and clean to get right back into the fitting
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, yeah wiping seems to be a preference thing, I just choose not to do it, have a great day :)
@km0e69 3 жыл бұрын
Does the soldier ever complain about getting that hot?
@ItsMe-wf6kz 2 жыл бұрын
Don't wipe the joint too soon after soldering, if the solder hasn't set fully you can crack the joint causing it to leak.
@ronnak8427 3 жыл бұрын
You really know your stuff. I have looked at many videos on this as I had the same problem recently, and man you explained it the best and the reason for doing it. I was frustrated, as I always screw up when I have to solder vertical bottom part. I thank you, I followed your explanation and it worked out great. Keep up the good work.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, mission accomplished for both of us, don't forget to share if you can, it really helps out, have a great day Ron!
@shawnrichards5016 3 жыл бұрын
I thank you for boosting my confidence! I was a little hesitant about fixing a major plumbing repair after our current freeze. I took the time to watch 3 of your videos and it all made perfect sense! I am glad to report no more leaks!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@adrianwt3848 4 жыл бұрын
Well I am not a professional plumber but I like to say that I am doing a good job. Even if it is a new or a repair joint I always use the same method : -clean both parts using grey or red scotchbrite - brush Rothenberger soldering paste on both fitting and pipe -heat up the joint and apply only a bit of solder I let it cool down for a minute and then apply a wet rag. The soldering paste is grey and when it heats up it starts looking like solder. This is the time when you should apply the solder. I hope it helps.
@kevinjones9586 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Easy to follow, thorough explanation covering all the principles involved, by someone who really knows what they are talking about. Giving many important details, but just the right amount to enlighten without being boring. Thanks for doing this.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BionicRusty 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best I’ve seen, in every way. - Instructions - Graphics to illustrate (amazing) - And lastly how conscientious you are. Keep up the great work sir. We DIY’ers salute you. 👏👏👍👍 Subscribed ✅
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome comment, thank you so much and I hope it goes around the world :)
@BionicRusty 4 жыл бұрын
Got2Learn I’m sure it will. So many cling on to tips and hacks but it’s a breath of fresh air to follow someone like you who so genuinely and generously wants to help. 👏👍
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you once again buddy ;)
@admannn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. I did my first ever pinhole repair based on two of your videos. Desoldering and this one. I thought I would have to replace the entire t-joint but your desolder video made this fix so much easier. I purchased all the items you recommended including the fire protector. Which, upon inspection, whomever did the previous work in that space did not use one as I could see burned wood. Anyhow, your videos are great. Thank you again.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Yo uare most welcome Adam, glad to hear that it worked out for you buddy, have a good one!
@mariahsullinger3332 4 жыл бұрын
This video legit saved me & my husband! We had 1 tiny pin hole on the cold pipe joint on the shower rough in valve.. we followed these exact steps & it worked like a charm! Thank you!!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, awesome works guys!!!!!!!!!! :)
@WmTyndale 4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully articulated. Valuable "crash course" in sweating copper!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I love hearing that ;)
@davidaponte9451 4 жыл бұрын
The best way is clean off all the flux of the pipe and the fitting doing it you will have no problem at all .
@johnmarese1310 4 жыл бұрын
Electrician here. Couldn't fix a leak in a sprinkler system I'm installing, and this was the video that showed me how to fix this issue and why it happened. Great show! Thanks plumber!!!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, i'm glad I could help out ;)
@johnmarese1310 4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn Me too!!!
@SH19922x 4 жыл бұрын
Both plumbing and cable running is about the simplest thing you could do, other electrical is hard, i think you guys are too overpaid compared to the kind of work mechanics and boilermakers do
@capitaldd5840 4 жыл бұрын
@@SH19922x Go fix a hundred shit filled toilets and busted plumbing stacks and you'll change your tune - and clothes. It depends on the job and work location. Dealer mechanics might work fast but they're inside a warm shop. Boiler makers - not the best environment , assuming they're in an actual boiler. But I've worked with many BM, who we not eager to work. So, your statement needs further thought and explanation. I guess your exposure to the trades is limited to KZfaq. This video shows a basic repair in an easy to access area - thats not usually the situation. Get out there And bust a knuckle... Cheers
@jimguidetti2814 4 жыл бұрын
Great information. I was just about ready to do what you said not to do and I decided to watch your video first. You saved me more headaches. What I really liked is that you not only told me what not to do and what to do but you also showed why. When I un-soldered my leaking joint, I discovered that there was an un-soldered path from the front to the back of the joint that probably wouldn't have been fixed by adding solder at the joint. Thanks again.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear, yeah, I don't see the point in saying something and not explaining it, glad to hear that you appreciated that ;)
@CraigSmith568 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Checking out other videos since I am repairing existing lines and want to make sure I don't get screwed by water laying in the lines.
@maximerousselle5984 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with the problem of leaving some water in the tube. it first prevents the correct temperature to be obtained. And then, when you are doing the soldiering, the low part keeps cold because the energy you bring is mainly used to evaporate the water. Especially true if the water is constantly renewed because you warm the below tube where it stays !!
@WebMedics 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you for being so detailed and specific. As a doctor, I know how paying attention to the details saves lives, and in your case, you save people time, which leads to saving lives. Thank you Sir.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you very much!
@diesalweasel 4 жыл бұрын
And thank you for your service webmedics
@TerryWheelyabarrabackApiary Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you. i fixed an old copper pipe that haunted me for years. and finally now fixed it after watching your vid. it was in a tight no room spot. Your hint on using vice grips to separate clean sand and resolder using wet rags and I used tin foil as backing to stop fires. Really worked! It's great that people like you help people like me.🙂 Good Karma to you.✌
@ceofounder 4 жыл бұрын
Most excellent, informative, educational, and teaching, plumbing video. Thank you so much for this knowledge.
@ironeagle1281 3 жыл бұрын
First, I wanted to thank you for this and your other videos. Your well explained techniques have helped myself and I am sure many other weekend warriors become better at plumbing by improving skills with your pro tips and techniques. I thought I was pretty good (always got the job done), but now I am much better. I am currently working on an older 3 story Victorian home with mostly copper pipe (changed) and a few runs of the old iron which I can't easily access. It would be great if you could do some videos on older homes and working with old stuff with some tips on replacing inaccessible pipes (possibly with pex ?)and also dealing with old shut off valves. I have not had any luck trying to disassemble most of the older screw valves when the washers let go when you are trying to fix something simple and now it turns into a much bigger project.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Those are all very good ideas, I will start working on those, thank you so much and have fun with your future projects buddy :)
@Eastbaypisces 9 ай бұрын
@@Got2Learn do a video on no slip couplings
@Got2Learn 9 ай бұрын
@@Eastbaypisces I have: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8impLahksqcXWQ.html&ab_channel=Got2Learn
@Eastbaypisces 9 ай бұрын
@@Got2Learn yea my bad i forgot
@1oolabob 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a professional plumber, so of course I want to toss in my $0.02 worth: Copper pipe that has water inside is nearly impossible to solder. The water becomes steam when you heat it, and the steam escapes through the joint you're trying to solder, keeping the metal from reaching soldering temperature, and pushing the partially melted solder out of the fitting. One of the best ways to overcome that if the pipe can't be completely dried inside is to leave an open fitting nearby, such as by using a screwed adapter for the last fitting to make. With 1/2-inch copper pipe, it's possible to solder if you can dry out about 10 inches of pipe away from the fitting to be soldered. The bigger the pipe size, the further away from moisture your soldering operation needs to be. In the first example here--if it's 3/4 or 1/2-inch pipe--it's better to cut the section out and use new fittings--with couplings--to make the repair, because it's so hard to get the inside of an already-soldered fitting clean enough. There are good tips and correct techniques in this video, but don't ignore the part that says soldering is a skill that takes practice. If you've never soldered copper pipe before, a repair that a pro could do in 10 minutes will be an hour or more of frustration for you.
@OnerousEthic 3 жыл бұрын
How about stuffing bread up the pipe to stop dripping water? I think glutinous is best. I’m going to try a bagel. Plain, without cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, or smoked Salmon. The pressure will blow it to the first open tap and the water will dissolve it.
@OnerousEthic 3 жыл бұрын
@Aww BS. Perhaps true for many, I will concede that the skill is not easy to learn, and that caution is advised, but the categorical abstinence is a bridge too far. I just repaired a faulty “professional” installation that failed prematurely. But it took me 5 days, and was very stressful. Your advice is good for most, but not all.
@diyjohn9584 2 жыл бұрын
@@OnerousEthic can not use bread in a closed system. I flare and install flare joints for those.
@andyxox4168 2 жыл бұрын
@@diyjohn9584 … sure you can, if your really worried about bread residue you can flush and refill the system once the work is completed (that’s good practice anyway to remove flus residues etc.)
@victormalagon5172 3 жыл бұрын
I recently found your channel. I enjoy how your videos are packed with actual information and knowledge on the actual subject. Thank you for sharing
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your kind comment Victor, really appreciate it :)
@pauljarrell8162 19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this. also I thought it was extremely cool that you went to the trouble to actually cut this joint in half so that everyone can see what’s happening on the inside. This is such a great video.
@teh60 4 жыл бұрын
You do an awesome job with these videos, very educational. Thumbs up.
@brianthompson5672 3 жыл бұрын
While I don't think I'll ever do this myself, I can appreciate a well made informational video. I watched it all just because it was so interesting :)
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@henryaxe1 3 жыл бұрын
I am doing house renovations in Southern France. I watch these videos regularly. This one is just perfect. Presentation etc, just the best. Thanks a lot.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooooo much, share if you can, and good luck with those renos!!!
@stillinhere 3 жыл бұрын
So I started out wanting to see if my old skills were tucked away inside to fix a shower valve, and I'm learning things those who showed me didn't tell me. Plus, I'm now starting to get ideas for building some other non-plumbing things with the things you're teaching here. Thanks.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
:))
@stevesvids 4 жыл бұрын
Loving the statement " I guarantee that if you've done it right it wont leak " made me chuckle. 👍
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
;)
@kevinhofer4922 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing in this world is guaranteed cept death n taxes. Sure as hell not having plumbing leaks. I’ve been doing it for 18 years n still get a leak now n then. Rare but it happens. I have coworkers with 20-30 years experience and same results
@Improveng1 3 жыл бұрын
I served my time as a maintenance engineer at a company in England that produced heat exchangers. There was a lot of soldering and brazing involved in the production of heat exchangers and there was a saying prevalent amongst my peers, and that was that, in both of these processes, "Cleanliness is Godliness". You can be too dirty, but you can't be too clean. This is always number one in my book but doesn't undermine your excellent advice.
@rezonite 2 жыл бұрын
Wow @Got2Learn @1:45 you literally just taught me something that no other soldiering video ever did. And now I realize why im having so much trouble soldering. THANKS!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!!!!!
@timchrzanowski1518 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I like the way you show the "right" way to do it. Learning these methods makes you a Craftsman and separates you from the others.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@reddbarnesful 4 жыл бұрын
I retired my torch, after Ridged came out with the ProPress. Haven’t had a leak in years. But you method an theory is true. Never, reheat to fill a void. Master Plumber for 20yrs.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks ;)
@andrzejhajder6405 2 жыл бұрын
What you mean learning soldering takes years? Today union plumbers - yong ones- are watching KZfaq videos and learn in one day.
@jjsudlow 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The tip about wrapping adjacent joints with a wet rag is something I wish I had known a number of years ago. It would have saved me a couple of trips from my isolated cottage to the closest hardware store.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@BaffledApe 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I've been soldering copper pipes in domestic plumbing for years but I've learned some valuable tips from watching your videos. Thank you :)
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🤗
@fortknoxguy 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I'm a beginner and had a couple of leaking joints. Did what you said and it wasn't too bad to fix. No leaks now. 😊
@Got2Learn 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@gabz91110 2 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a channel like this for every trade. It would be the perfect maintenance manual for everything. How to fix you car, your plumbing, your electrical, your windows, your roof, your floor, High quality content that covers all the potential errors and their repercussions. What you are doing is amazing. Thank you for all the great work.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
That would be sick, let's hope others hop onboard!!!
@TheSignatureK 2 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix is a decent channel for car maintenance.
@gabz91110 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSignatureK thanks!
@ronb6182 2 жыл бұрын
Good video, my dad always wiped the excess solder from each joint you would never find a drip of solder on any of his joints. If one ever leaked he fixed it on the spot. The only time one would leak is in tight quarters. People don't take pride in their work. my dad was not a plumber, he was a refrigeration maintenance man. He also knew electrical.
@YuriUK 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been working in a trade for almost 14 years due to my injury and watching videos like these gives me nostalgia.🥺 I’ve probable done millions of soldering joints if not more and for sure I had some hiccups in the beginning 🤣
@204kemist 2 ай бұрын
Love the way you explained 🙏🏿… Always watch plumbers doing this and think it’s hard but now I get it.
@Got2Learn 2 ай бұрын
🤜🤛
@richbarbarino4779 3 жыл бұрын
I used your tips yesterday with wiping the extra flus and using the tin flux you would think I was soldering for 20 years thanks for the help
@jadesystem 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are highly informative, very technical, and has helped many DIYers like myself who need this vital information to repair and resolve these issues ourselves. Your instructions are clear, with great advise and technical "know how" to do it right. Your cutaway view makes your explanation invaluable that substantiates the do's and don'ts. You are the best at what you do, as I'm a fan for life. Keep-up the great work MF (my friend) !!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Eastbaypisces 9 ай бұрын
@@Got2Learn i gotta cut the pipe to drain water out, no other way grrr..
@michealbaer4917 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍 repair, I only have found drips or leaking on others repairs that I did fix!
@chumbawunga1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. I’ve been cooling down the solder joints straight away oops also probably putting in too much solder as an insurance gambit. Luckily all my joints have been leak free except yesterdays oops again. Very grateful again showing me the correct way to unsolder and make good the repair….
@antekb1979 3 жыл бұрын
I am not in industry and probably won't ever be, but your learning is great.
@OldRaver 4 жыл бұрын
SO good of you to post these clips. Brilliant. Really building my confidence to do the pipework at my father’s on Monday! My Plumber let us down 😱 The kitchen fitter is coming on Tuesday for 5 days, so I am now going to have to: - move the mains stopcock 2ft to the right - move external tap pipe 3 ft to left (installing compression valve) - extend cold water pipe feed to boiler - extend pipe 3 ft to right, install compression valve near mains stopcock - move taps over 2 feet (install compression joints with hot/cold taps) - install compression joints to the washing machine Slightly over optimistic for a first attempt, but hey ho.🤞🏼
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I am so glad I can help you out, and I hope everything goes well for you and your father!
@keithwalker5078 Жыл бұрын
my dad was a plumber but always did the work and never taught me anything beyond holding a light. LOL just like he did when working on cars. But I am GREAT at holding a light but now have the confidence to try some simple plumbing repairs.
@AlexanderRodriguez-ni4kt 2 күн бұрын
I did my first solder today, first one had to redo, second I think I just got lucky. Learn a lot today nothing like actually getting down and dirty.
@soychingon2842 4 жыл бұрын
You the # one my friend I fix some things in my house following you directions.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help!
@jack78654087 4 жыл бұрын
Is it just me that finds it really satisfying to watch the solder run around the joint?
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
No, it's a thing ;)
@peternotarfrancesco2614 4 жыл бұрын
It helps to clean the outside of the fitting and leaving a small bead as a structural reinforcement. Do not jostle that leads to a”cold solder joint”. Let it naturally cool as per the video.
@knopebnope45 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I haven't done a lot of copper, but I've never had a problem before. I did a few joints in a bathroom remodel today, but had one that the solder was 'being weird on' and had a pinhole leak when I turned the water on. It was also my first time using MAP gas and it overheats the joint really quick apparently. I cleaned it all off and followed the steps here and so far so good.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
😉
@moonnight9018 4 жыл бұрын
As you said perfect.... really great steps from a respected master....sir if you can me and I know the others too maybe want see videos about installing and soldering Gaz .... thank you very much for all .... Menaouer... Algeria 🇩🇿
@jeremyolson4280 4 жыл бұрын
Very thorough, well organized and great visual aids.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeremy!
@seanns1945 4 жыл бұрын
Great common sense is the best teacher. This video is very well presented and understandable. Thanks for the information.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Seann!!!
@cliftonjarvis8010 2 жыл бұрын
When I started in the plumbing trade in 1976 I was a apprentice,one of the plumbers would say all you need to know is torch stricker solder paste sand paper, just go get it don’t you use it,after 38 years in the trade i always remembered that.
@johnbaumann5459 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best how-to videos I've seen. Good visuals, clear and concise instructions. No if I can only find another one on the topic I was looking for: if lead free solder can be used on a joint already tinned with leaded solder...
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! To answer your question, it's totally fine if both mix together, don't worry ;)
@johnbaumann5459 4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn Very kind of you to answer. Thanks! :-)
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure ;)
@TheLannyboy 4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the vids they are needed for a lot of work I see out there Cheers
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Ain't no plan on stoppin' soon brotha, thanks man :)
@spymasterjr7185 4 жыл бұрын
your channel is a must for all plumbers and DIY guys/girls. Keep up the good work
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you so much Spy, really appreciate all your comments ;)
@girurerumu 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t know if I’ll ever need to do this myself, but I take some valuable plumbing principles from here.
@wholeNwon 4 жыл бұрын
I once "repaired " a very visible leaking joint by turning off the water supply so that the exterior of the pipe could be completely dried. I roughened the area and applied "liquid steel", an old product very much like JB Weld. Let it harden and turned on the water. There was no leaking. This was a lot easier for me at the time than an orthodox repair. I knew it wouldn't "last". But, exactly 60 YEARS later, it was still bone dry. More recently I had a pipe leak that was also visible but where draining and drying would be very difficult so I tried a silicone tape wrap. That's still holding up now at 4 years. For the time being, I saved myself a LOT of work.
@sandofarms 4 жыл бұрын
You are so smart I love you now I can think about soldering without vaporizing my flux.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, never enough love I guess :)
@adamdemirs3466 3 жыл бұрын
The way I have found to be successful with copper pipe soldering is to make sure there is no moisture in or on the outside of the pipe. Keep the joint clean and use a liberal amount of flux on every surface to be soldered. If those three things are done your solder joint will adhere no matter how ugly you solder. Remembering that the solder itself chases the heat so i apply on the separate side that I am applying the torch so it will travel throughout the joint.
@sog4646 2 жыл бұрын
If you are soldering a shutoff valve on a line with any moisture in it, make sure the valve is open. Steam in a pipe will bounce a closed valve off a ceiling. 😁
@jkozelek6 2 жыл бұрын
You can do it with water running out through the hole. You just have to add the solder or you may use a welder and just tack bunch above the area that needs to be repaired. You also will need a grinder so you may grind the "weld" downwards over the leaky area. Obviously if you have a large enough hole you won't be able to do it with running water. Hope you learned something today. Err, hope it helps someone in the future.
@airborne7275 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos and have learned a lot (no doubt will learn more!). I was surprised to see straight jaw vise-grips being used and recommended. Curved jaw vise-grips provides more contact, and lessens the chance of creating a dent.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, round ones for this application would have been better, thanks R 🤜🤜🤜
@sunkat76 8 ай бұрын
Thank you from England. Very clear video of 'how to' and thank you for giving the reasons why you don't do certain things and for demonstrating the consequences. It is all a useful learning curve.
@Got2Learn 8 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!!
@batmanbatman4137 4 жыл бұрын
VERY GOOD TIPS IM NEW TO SOLDERING ,THIS HELPED ME ALOT THANKS.👍👍
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help out :)
@robemenecker4690 2 жыл бұрын
This video clearly explains some of the pitfalls that I probably would not have avoided had I just gone forward without educating myself first. Thank you for clearly explaining everything during the demonstration!
@tomhylas4505 Жыл бұрын
An excellent tutorial on fixing a joint. I was going to just reheat the joint and add more solder. I used your instruction and removed the leaky fitting only to discover it was a cold joint with some bare copper still showing on the joint. I removed fitting and re-sanded the copper and re-sweated joint and now all is well Thanks!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Awesomeness!!!!
@millermatic140 4 жыл бұрын
This helps a lot!! I’m making an air line with L copper tubing and two joints were black. Thanks again!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure ;)
@1glopz 4 жыл бұрын
U know that the plumbers are going to hate/love you because many viewers will try to half ass what you are so professionally teaching here Thanks a millon excellent tool
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@larryzdanis5377 2 жыл бұрын
Recommend using dry rag (not wet) to remove the molten solder... as soon as a wet rag hits it the solder hardens (not the objective).. wear golved to avoid burns. great video
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Great point!!!
@Beech1900pilot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. You taught me how to solder copper before. And today you taught me to unsolder copper. Thanks for the work you do!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@dq7143 4 жыл бұрын
Your details show you are an experienced plumber. Great job!!!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you very much!
@thomasfidow3996 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a 5th year apprentice and currently in plumbing school/ programs. Master plumbers and teachers who have done studies about soldering taught us to always run the torch or the heat all around the pipe while soldering not just heating the bottom and expect to have a strong joint. We actually cut the pipe and see the inside. I haven’t had any leaks by doing it the way we were taught.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
For small pipes up to 3/4", you can stay in the same spot or in the vicinity of, it won't matter.
@wholeNwon 4 жыл бұрын
That's interesting to think about. Best to be consistent in developing the art of soldering. But, in relatively small pipes, if you apply heat to one general area of a fitting, when the opposite side is JUST hot enough that the solder flows freely, the whole fitting MUST be hot enough to allow the joint to fill completely with solder.
@dmitripogosian5084 11 ай бұрын
And then in tight places you can't always get around the pipe with the torch.
@dmitripogosian5084 11 ай бұрын
@@wholeNwon With small pipes it always helps to use torch with wide enough flame, not just those pencil beam ones
@wholeNwon 11 ай бұрын
@@dmitripogosian5084 Hard to argue with that.
@JoseDuarte-or1cc 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, I just have one suggestion. The prep of the pipe has a lot to do with improper joining. What I'm referring to is when you sand the pipe, a lot of people make the mistake of going around in a circle. But if you go parallel with the pipe and create straight lines, the solder has a easier path to flow versus going over the miniscule ridges or "whoops" like I call them. Kinda like a dirt bike at a race track. Good luck
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@nasriazar3402 3 жыл бұрын
Tt
@Mo0shii 2 жыл бұрын
they never thought me this in HVAC, good tip.
@packetattack7437 Жыл бұрын
Shit, that's a great tip!
@DOLRED 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! As another plumber stated: Soldering a joint with water inside causes steam to build up. Steam will push out the joint solder and flux which you are attempting to install.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌
@mattdorsey2244 4 жыл бұрын
One of the very best 'how to' videos I have ever watched. Excellent work!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matt, really appreciate it, don't forget to share if you can :))))
@charleskoehler4021 3 жыл бұрын
Well I had come back home to just this mess with my old house...downstairs wall and ceiling with water EVERYWHERE! Ripped out upstairs bathtub to get to the leak and there it was, different configuration but same type of leak for the same reason, failed solder joint... As a newby I embarked on a DIY repair and followed the unsolder/clean prepare/resolder and no leak now (messy but no leak)... So as they say: If I can, anyone can...as long as you follow this guide! :-) Now for a DIY rebuild walls, etc.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😎😎
@tomsanders9491 3 жыл бұрын
So I'm not the only one that had to learn this the hard way
@haraldpost 2 жыл бұрын
No empty talk. Straight to the point. Great shots. Keep up the great work man!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🤗
@jeffreywilkinson2679 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you. As always, preparation is key and your video provides excellent insights into correct preparation.
@For891 3 жыл бұрын
For horizontal pipes with residual water in them, I stuff a little piece of bread in the pipe before I soldier it. Works every time.
@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962 3 жыл бұрын
I once made the mistake of using whole wheat bread as a stopper. It was all I had and store was miles away. Typical electrician (me) screw up. I soon discovered that wheat berries in dough don't dissolve. I had to take the joint apart and re-sweat after it clogged the faucets. Only use soft white bread dough as a stopper. As previously stated, "it works every time".
@FJPETER 3 жыл бұрын
The problem to get all water out is often best resolved with a vacuum cleaner sucking or blowing inside the tube. The airstream will move or even dry up the water and avoid a saturated steam inside the tube when heating.
@whood338 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very detailed video/info., I have the exact same problem and after watching your video it cleared up my confusion on how to tackle this problem. Thanks again, keep up the good videos.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help out ;)))
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