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How to Solder Copper Pipe in a Wall (Complete Guide) | GOT2LEARN
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5 жыл бұрынHere's a complete guide on how to solder without burning your house down. I'll guide you thru all the necessary precautions in order to solder a copper joint safely, and the proper way.
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@johnmac9055 4 жыл бұрын
I used the knowledge from your videos to replace a leaking water line at my in-laws house yesterday. I did a couple practice runs on some spare pipe and fittings before making the actual repair. The final product was fantastic and looked professional (I bought all the tools I saw in your videos). I have never soldered a pipe before. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m going to your Paetron site next to contribute.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
That's so cool, I am glad I could help you out John. Yes, if you want to support the channel, you can head over to www.patreon.com/got2learn
@northwexpress Жыл бұрын
Good to make positive impressions with in-laws, I’m sure!
@KameraShy Жыл бұрын
Very wise for a newbie to try a few practice runs first. I plan to do the same.
@Eastbaypisces Жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn can u do videos on venting pipes for bathrooms?
@Diehard65 5 жыл бұрын
I can see why this video received over 2 million views. The best all-around video I've seen yet. I've been soldering copper piping for over 60 years. Yes I started young.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diehard, your comment made my day :)
@zoranmilunovic5580 3 жыл бұрын
you do some videos...why not
@goleebaaz 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the best video, straight to the point - no bs, jokes, or loud music. I will do my first soldering today.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Niceeee, thank you so much!!!!!!
@boseashish 2 жыл бұрын
there has not been and there will not be a greater and better video than this on soldering. I thank you - RESPECT
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@drunkinmaster1 5 жыл бұрын
Ive been plumbing and soldering going on 17 years now and your video nails it.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, great to here, don't forget to share!!!! ;)
@williamamenta308 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Sure, it's not like being a journeyman, but for home DIY, this was invaluable. I kinda knew what to do, and had done the electric side of soldering a bit. Finally dove in, moved 2 feeds around a corner to an adjacent wall in our bathroom. Thanks for the tips, alot of solid info. I left the whole day for it, and went slow. Turned the water back on with zero issues. There were a couple of really nice details and tips that saved my ass. You said preparation was so important, and i think thats what got it for me. It really made a difference. great video.
@TheLawWon 5 ай бұрын
Since finding this channel I've successfully completed 5 plumbing jobs around my home. I can honesty say I had absolutely no issues and I was so pleased with what I learned from you brother. I was always worried to do any sodering in the past. Now I can't wait to do more job's or upgrades around the house. You are the best teacher and I highly recommend this channel to everyone that wants to learn from an expert. Bang on accurate 🎯 Furthermore the way each of the video's are done are so professionally made, Im really very very impressed. No point looking further cuz you won't find a better teacher then this channel. I must have saved a couple thousand $ dollars already doing it myself. Thanks once again. From one Canadian to another I'm proud of you brother. 🇨🇦 🎯 🇨🇦
@Got2Learn 5 ай бұрын
Love seeing this, thanks for taking the time 🍻
@thegovernor4346 4 жыл бұрын
Ive just started my level 2 diploma and i know nothing about plumbing but the way you explained everything in the video was absolutely great it was real easy to follow thanks alot for it.. I cant tell you how excited i am to be doing this course im 35 now and its never to late to get yourself educated... God bless all...
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Never stop learning!!! Cobgrats on your new career Richard!
@thegovernor4346 4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn Thank you my Brother...
@tomcox2579 3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best plumbing channel I've EVER seen. Thank you so much.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
😄😄😄😄
@rayc1503 5 жыл бұрын
If I have to solder I use fine grade steel wool to clean the joints and polish them up with some brasso. I use a little less solder then yourself. I clean the joints with steel wool also whilst hot. You can barely see it's been soldered. Especially if you touch the joint on the rear. 8 years of soldering endless joints. You become a pro no blobs or runny joints just pure bliss 😊. For copper tube cutters in tight spots my mentor taught me to use a large slip wrench. Always worked a treat 👍 Always glad to watch your videos bro. 💯
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Great info here, thanks ghost, really appreciate your participation, that's what it's all about :)
@xenophilie 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for these tips. They gave me the confidence to attempt my first repair with 2 joints and 2 couplers (8 joints soldered), and it was a success.
@jeffreyferraro9639 5 жыл бұрын
Me and my dad are plumbers it was fun to watch your videos together, and hearing his criticism is so funny but also just as great when he learns a new trick from you like that too when you put the nut on before you cut the all-thread rod
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
That's so cool to hear, you're never to old to learn ;)
@unebonnevie 2 жыл бұрын
One could make a plumbing career (with pratice, of course) out of the videos that this guy has put out. Really good videos! People like this guy is what makes humans move forward!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@lordbored2706 Жыл бұрын
I've just started an apprenticeship, and there are things on this channel that my mentor didn't know
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
@lordbored2706 😇
@timkaiser8149 4 жыл бұрын
If you're feeling extra cautious, or you don't have a small-flame torch, what I like to do (in addition to these steps and precautions) is to use a spray bottle to wet down the studs that may receive more heat than I want. I wait until it's all fluxed and assembled to be sure there's no water getting on the mating surfaces, dampen all nearby combustibles, hang /position my fire cloth, and then apply heat. Since I typically have a MAP bottle with a larger head on it, this gives me extra peace of mind.
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing,I fill a spray bottle with water and I saturate the area where I solder before I solder and after I solder as soon as the joint is cool enough to where I don't have to worry about the solder splitting from the area being saturated with water.
@LabRat6619 Жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what I do. I've been in the business for decades.
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video,I never tire of watching it.I use a torch head on which the tip of the torch does not heat up,the torch head is a Craftsman 954287 self igniting torch head.It's a great dependable torch head and I've had it since I was 19 yrs old and I am now going on 59 yrs old believe it or not.I do not make plumbing repairs on a daily basis but thie times that I have had to use my Craftsman torch,and there have been many,it has never failed me and I love that the torch tip does not get hot which is one less thing for me to worry about.Many people may never think about their torch head tip not getting hot until one day they grab the torch by the tip instead of by the propane cylinder and end up getting a super nasty burn.It's usually the little things that get us,food for thought.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love my pencil tip torch, it gets me into spots the others can't ;)
@bucketofsteam9260 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos on soldering. I installed a new water heater last summer and now I'm installing a new shower faucet kit that requires a new delta valve. All thanks to your videos. BY FAR the best.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
😇😇😇
@yanes13 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude for your efforts I'm a plumber from Tunisia and I learn from your videos ☺☺☺thanxxxxxx God bless you
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate comments like yours!!!
@maxjnb4816 3 жыл бұрын
WOW, WOW, WOW. What a gift you have for teaching and explaining with precise clarity.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!!
@pantex5291 4 жыл бұрын
Using a piece of bread to stop the flow of water to the soldering site is something I never would have thought. Water flowing to the soldering site has always presented a problem to me. The bread dissolves after performing its function. Excellent idea, well done!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@obeyingruth9107 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you taking the time to list the tools needed. I got a master bathroom remodel and needed to order a torch and everything
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
@wk6927 5 жыл бұрын
I watched several of your posted videos, and I found them very concise and helpful for most DIY home owners and thank you so much for your contributions. If I may also suggest adding a few more comments in your future videos regarding the importance of heating the pipes and fittings uniformly before adding solder to allow the wicking effects of the solder to pull solder into the solder joints. Also it will be helpful to add a few words about how to add solder always from opposite side of the flame to avoid cold solder joints. Thank you again for great videos and looking forward to your future video postings.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thx @warren wwk, really appreciate your comment, i'll take those into consideration, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)
@MMGJ10 2 жыл бұрын
These videos are gold. I already have done soldering here and there over the years but now I have a much better idea of what I'm doing. Lol
@WhereWhatHuh 5 жыл бұрын
A couple of points: First, remember that solder follows heat. It doesn't really matter on the small pipes you were using, but on larger pipes you want to move the torch towards the fitting to help draw solder deep into the joint, and you want to move the heat around the fitting to draw solder to all sides. Second, while the solder is still molten, use a dry rag to flick the little blobs of solder away from the joint. This will make the joint look clean.
@Payaso_Boxing 4 жыл бұрын
You're the best. I was planing to go to school to learn plumbing, the covid messed it up, but as soon as possible and schools re open, i'll go.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Yes 😊😊
@justindavis1192 5 жыл бұрын
Clean the pipes BEFORE you cut. Makes it way easier. No reason to clean 4 pipes clean two and have resistance on pipes while doing it. Great Video though. I know how to solder already but this was a great refresher.
@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын
The small details and pointers in your videos along with the quality of the videos and especially the close-ups are as good as It gets. 👍
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
😇😇😇
@iltidsn 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are helpful and informative. I am a plumber and gas engineer, in Europe. Some of the stuff you do and describe is exactly how we would do it over here. But, man its interesting how you do it. I have picked up some interesting tips just from watching your videos.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@rolfe427 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job, A spray bottle is a handy thing to have for those days when the unexpected happens not as messy as a fire extinguisher.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a very good alternative, thanks Rolfe!
@MrEyad1990 5 жыл бұрын
Can't belive I watched a 15 minutes video . Oh boy . Your videos are good filled with knowledge.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
I stand corrected,you did not mention in this video taking the aerators off of the faucets in order to flush out the bread if it is used to stop the water while soldering but you did mention removing the aerators to flush the pipe if bread is used to stop the water in one of your other videos.Great video and you are not to be faulted for leaving things out because you already covered the afore mentioned issues in your other videos.We usually take the aerators off of the faucets and clean them out when the water doesn't come out of the faucets as it should but some people overlook that fact.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nelson, yeah....I shoulda mentioned it in this video!
@xuzinxuzin1269 Жыл бұрын
I learned so much things about soldering a copper .... Thanks bro u really are a good man.. Your brother from Algeria
@coleve8596 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see your method. Here in the UK we gave up on the end feed capillary fittings about 10 years ago as unscrupulous plumbers were feeding in the cheaper lead content solder. Now all our fittings have an integral ring of solder in them. No cleaning required as our fluxes clean the pipe as it is heated. It’s just cut, fit, flux and heat. But even our method is getting dated as we are all using poly pipe now, can’t remember as a plumber the last time I soldered a fitting. Even when doing a repair on copper we just use push fit tectite fittings. That’s progress for you.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think those are yorkshire fittings right?
@coleve8596 5 жыл бұрын
Got2Learn yes only down side is the additional cost for the fitting, but the appearance on the finished product is better as you have a regular ring of solder and very little drips
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried them and I really like them.
@techalyzer 5 жыл бұрын
This is super useful, I am doing electronics soldering since I was a small kid, but never really tried these before. I am generally very "tech aware" so to speak and usually solve all my technical issues by myself, but for copper plumbing I really needed a few starting tips, and surely enough there's plenty of them as in any profession, many of them impossible to know before years of experience and hard work. I just moved to a new house and it's pretty cold during winter, the radiators are on copper pipes and I think in a few months I'l get bigger ones and replace them myself. :)
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, good luck on the radiator job ;)
@QuickCookie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I paid $750 to a plumber to fix 3 spots on 1/2 inch pipes. I wish I had seen this video earlier.
@javierdelasierra5430 3 жыл бұрын
I used your technique to do my first copper joints. It all worked like a charm. Thank you.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Awesomeeeee!!!!
@XloMotion 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I just replaced 60 feet of galvanized 1/2 pipe as well as 90 feet of 1/2 copper pipe and upgraded to 3/4 pipe. Watched a bunch of videos like this one and everything turned out great. The issues that I had was the time planned turned out to be double because I was double checking everything. Putting a tee on a pipe also was time consuming because the one of the tee ends was out of round 🙄.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy, galvanized is no good! ;)
@knottreel 5 жыл бұрын
You do a very professional video. Perfect in length and clarity. Often instructional video on KZfaq is so cluttered with gab that you want to scream. Let me add just one point, Many plumbers like to wipe down their solder drips while still hot.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Personally, I prefer not touching the joint while it's curing, but that's just me.
@grumpyuncle. 2 ай бұрын
This is the best plumbing channel on KZfaq. Thank you!!
@Got2Learn 2 ай бұрын
Very nice of you 😇
@HeshamALAhdal 5 жыл бұрын
i have nothing to do with soldering but the way to describe each step is really remarkable and impressive! thank you
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@Viper6-MotoVlogger 5 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. It’s amazing how many people forget the safety aspects such as water, extinguisher and safety glasses. Well done mon ami!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
I know, it's crazy....I thought i'd mention it because in the previous soldering video I made, I didn't :(
@Viper6-MotoVlogger 5 жыл бұрын
SupaTrending Daily that is not good!
@dougmoore224 3 жыл бұрын
Good job ! You deserve a lot of credit for this informative plumbing video !
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, all I ask for is a share and a like 😁
@youthised58 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Even for those with experience, it still has a lot of info in it that you can learn from.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@phillipdus3147 4 жыл бұрын
My God man stop talking like that in every video... I mean the way jou explain everything is really annoying (tike thihis? And once you have it deburhured the youhou) I mean common man! Stop it!! 🥴
@garybrown7044 3 жыл бұрын
good video. i've used old license plates too stop torch flames from igniting combustible framing members. someone needs to tell the electrician to staple his wires to the studs. in the last few years, i've seen copper plumbing almost completely disappear from residential construction.
@VegetaIsBetterThanGoku 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid, few tips tho, its much MUCH easier to clean the pipe before you cut it with the emery cloth (sandpaper, abrasive pad, whatever) secondly the flux is key to knowing when to add the solder. You wiped to much off but if you dont apply to much to begin with (no globs but still a thin coating) once it start to bubble or boil than you add your solder its the perfect heat everytime.
@vsetaia2164 4 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across your video and let me tell you I have the urge to go buy some copper pipes, supplies and solder just for the sake of it :) Great video!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
That's so cool, go for it buddy!!
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one of those pencil reamers and I don't really like it,what I have done up until now is to fold a piece of the brown scotch bright and use it to remove the bur left on the inside of the copper pipe.I plan to buy a dedicated reaming too that reams both the inside and outside of the copper pipe.Your idea of keeping a full bucket of water at hand is invaluable advice because often times people will not take into account that once the main valve is shut off there will be no water available to extinguish a fire should one arise in the course of soldering copper pipe.Fantastic video.
@rickb2267 3 жыл бұрын
At least make sure you have to pee before heating, and after turning the water off. ;-)
@georgevalente4223 2 жыл бұрын
The wire brush on a drill is much easier on the fingers and hands. I also use steel wool which polishes the copper and I never have a leak! Yes,,, you are absolutrly correct...less flux is better than more. Don't use too much heat. Add the heat, solder flows in then stop!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘🤣
@keithpelletier2600 5 жыл бұрын
Good video especially about the wet rags I like to use a spray bottle of water. I have a few additional tips It's always good to wipe the excess solder off and visually inspect the joint for gaps especially for larger piping. It's also very important to heat the back of the joint due to capillary reaction where the flux follows the heat and the solder follows the flux.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Good tips, thanks a lot Keith! Yes, the spray bottle is good too, people just gotta make sure they got water before shutting it off, that's for sure ;)
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
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@tasmal408 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for all your video
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@RedondoBeach2 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video showing how to physically install the same connector shown in this video? Sounds simple and like a task that should not require instruction. However, due to rigidity of each pipe end, I'm unsure of the proper way to handle the pipes in such a way that enough space is created to allow the connector fitting to be installed without putting excessive pressure on the already installed pipes that need to be connected. I was looking forward to this step being shown in this video but it was not shown.
@StephenBoesch 2 ай бұрын
Just a fantastic video. I have already watched many and made my fair share of mistakes. This is really really helpful for someone who has already done a fair bit of homework.
@Got2Learn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@revmo37 Жыл бұрын
I think that these videos you provide are excellent. Very well done and you do a great job narrating as well. Forgive me for one critique I have on this video and one or two others. The person soldering in your videos often does not solder properly. At 3:33 for instance, which is also the thumbnail pic for this video, he is clearly directing the tip of his flame at the very front of the hub of the fitting, the flame is actually hitting the pipe and the front of the hub. For proper solder flow it is necessary to direct the tip of your flame where the pipe is all the way in. This is called the "shoulder" of the fitting, or the back of the hub. Especially important on upside down vertical joints, This will pull the solder up into the fitting hub, thus avoiding solder "icicles"
@kennethsrensen7706 4 жыл бұрын
So great to see good techniques and even finding a little new thing too. Yup we learn whole life and Im gonna remember the little detail to put on the nut before cutting the all-thread rod great little detail. Thumbs up for your videos , can learn a little trick or detail here and there.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Kenneth, really appreciate it!
@jadesystem 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, beautiful, and informative video. Its also a life saver. Great narration with safety tips and precautions for the DIYer. I like the cut-away views for demonstration purposes which is highly informative. Thanks Got2learn for this amazing instructional video - you're the best !!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, really appreciate your positive vibes @jadesystem !!!!
@boatdetective 3 жыл бұрын
REALLY well done. Pace, timing, thoroughness, illustration all top notch. The only real problem is that you have only encouraged me to tear into my home plumbing!!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@jeffdeluca1153 Жыл бұрын
Hey there.. I used the "cut the wire brush use 🎉in your drill ) trick today. Big difference. Thanks.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
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@cryingmexicanlol3518 5 жыл бұрын
This is useful thnx, especially since I’m a freshman and starting to solder in my plumbing shop at my school
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad I could be of any help ;)
@mirekheikkila756 4 жыл бұрын
That's a wicked attitude, in 1/2 a year +/- you'll be very capable! you could even learn med gas with argon as a inert gas for brazing. Practice, learning,failing(lol) and motivation are all you need!
@garybryant2995 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I also use the bread in the pipe technique when working with PVC, running sprinkler lines. Works great.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, glad you liked it buddy ;)
@adventure461 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely very valuable , necessary , and professional information . Thanks
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you Sam!!!
@IYamElGuapo 5 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally clear video. One of the best quality and informative DIY videos I've ever seen. Good job.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@RNSherrod 4 жыл бұрын
I had a pipe in a wall very close to wood and used a heat gun instead of a torch ...it worked very well
@kratos9174 5 жыл бұрын
By far the best video on the tube Super well explained calm and clear, thank you so much I got a new subscriber
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@tanveernaeem1157 2 жыл бұрын
Good, practical video. Stuffing a piece of white bread in the pipe to stop leakage is a novel idea.
@BInf-cj7du 3 жыл бұрын
In extreme confined spaces, I use pieces of tin panning for heating. Easy to cut and fit to any size pipe, and is an excellent heat shield. Plus you can reuse it all day.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@seanmulholland7597 5 жыл бұрын
Flux is used to create capillary action which pulls the solder into the joints to make it water tight.
@OldsXCool 5 жыл бұрын
This whole process isn't too different than electrical or electronics soldering. Excellent tutorial for a non plumber like myself. I'm probably still going to use Sharkbites to install my new water heater just because it's quicker and I don't have to go out and buy a torch, flux, or solder. However I did thoroughly enjoy this video.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot OldsXCool ;)
@alfonsoperez8535 3 жыл бұрын
Dont get that shit.... i installed thoae 5 years ago and i get leaks everywhere!!! The seal fks up and it has been a nightmare ... i just wait fir the next leaks to happen . Im always crossing my fingers during vacation
@michaelguerro136 3 жыл бұрын
Sharkbites are good in an emergency or if the supplier is closed just to get the customers water on till the morning but never a long term product i would recommend
@oilburner9989 3 жыл бұрын
@@alfonsoperez8535 Maybe you didn't install them tight enough. I've had about 20 in my house for 10 yrs and not one leak. The thing that sucks about them is the price.
@gordonshumway5653 3 жыл бұрын
@@oilburner9989 Same
@rriley428 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great DIY video and good if you’re doing a small fix or job. I wouldn’t recommend this for anything beyond that. All the product used are from a big box store and no good. Never ever ever ever use water soluble flux. Toss all those torch heads and get a turbo torch. Definitely don’t use MAP gas on 1/2 and 3/4. It will over heat if very quick. Knock the left over solder off the bottom while it’s still hot and rub some flux in the joint then wipe it off. Makes it look SUPER clean.
@fixitwithjerry6161 3 жыл бұрын
Great Vid, good detail. Nothing is more frightening than setting insulation of fire inside a customers' wall...also the ol timer's bread is legit.. my ol timer dad taught me that trick!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
💯🙏
@andys2497 2 жыл бұрын
I thought this was good. How come 1.6 K folks don’t like it ? Did they expect a vid on line dancing or something ? Anyway thanks for your efforts on making this - I’m sure it’s been extremely informative for LOADS of folk. 👌
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Jealous 😂
@ZENO357 5 жыл бұрын
Clear and right to the point. Bravo!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much William, love your comment!
@rumsiker 5 жыл бұрын
Very good , explained the correct way to solder and don't forget the most important, safety. and safety
@xerxesxeropolis8302 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Amazing video on how to do all the stuff correctly. I very appreciate your time demonstrating basic plumbing. Justin.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Justin for your kind comment :)
@blendermess1 5 жыл бұрын
I usually like to solder from botom to top. Since the heat rises from bot to top it usually makes your life easier. Another tip is that when you solder, once the solder starts melting you want to move your torch tip to the end of the fitting just where the end of the pipe joints, just to make sure you have 100% penetration of the solder and not just 50%.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks blenderness, good input!
@blendermess1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn Equipes des plombiers magiques😂 Tjrs instructifs et amusant de partager nos expériences et trucs de plombiers!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
J'adore voir techniques des autres et de montrer les miennes, je trouve ca super, merci ;)
@blendermess1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn au plaisirs :-)
@jamesb1184 Жыл бұрын
Your right bottom to top.
@sherrimorana4676 5 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A GENIUS 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you deserve 5 million subs!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
:)
@apex007 5 жыл бұрын
How would he eat all those subs?
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
LOLLL, took me a good 30 seconds to figure that one out loll
@sherrimorana4676 5 жыл бұрын
apex lol
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Lolllllll
@Top-G35 5 жыл бұрын
My first time doing it I didn’t get any leaks was pretty but I works. Learned from a plumber with 47 years experience
@Gary-ts6dh 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction with lots of important detail! I would rather have seen the soldering process example done at regular speed. Since timing appears to be of great importance, speeding up the video does not give a good judge of timing. Overall, it was an excellent video.
@EnglishCad 5 жыл бұрын
From the British perspective the most important part of any DIY or building project is to make sure there is plenty of water in the kettle if shutting off the water mains.It is a legal requirement 🇬🇧☕️
@Cagmito125sportsbikespares 5 жыл бұрын
ok so we have got to turn your water off now and it may be off for a while , are you sure the kettle is full .
@happysawfish 4 жыл бұрын
What is your favorite brand of tea my good man?
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
That's great,the problem is that most people often cut corners in an attempt at getting things done right away never realizing that sometimes shortcuts can and do lead to disasters that can be/could have been prevented.
@johnnyhubbars9893 4 жыл бұрын
I make sure to have enough water to pour down the sh!tter if I get caught having to go in the middle of the project. Or I’ll go back to Lowes and sh!t there since I usually forgot something and gotta go back anyway.
@fun_ghoul 3 жыл бұрын
If you're not a Yorkshireman, you're probably just drinking coloured water anyway. Why not just drink from a puddle?
@sorin990 4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice! thank you for teaching the world this awesome craft ! I always wanted to learn how to do soldering on cooper pipes, now, in around 3 videos I have an idea about it ! All is left is to test it in real life and embed theory into practice ! Thanks man ! Greetings from România!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, please share if you can :)))
@sorin990 4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn :]
@dougmalama7067 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you explained everything. I learned to clean off excess before soldering and heat the pipe 1st Than the connection.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help you!!!
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I am so surprised that none of the arrogant plumier trolls came on here to knock you for using the bread trick. I put up a video a couple of years showing how to do the plumbers bread tricks, and to this day, it still attracts the snobby holier than though morons calling me a moron for using bread, and not using a Swet Jet because it's "not professional", blah blah. My video was for DIY homeowners who won't spend $50 for a Swet jet. But man, you got off unscathed! Great video as always.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, I get my share of miserable-souled plumbers here....don't worry ;)
@tunafish3216 5 жыл бұрын
I have done a lot of copper for repairs and I still learning thanks.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@geoffankrett7012 5 жыл бұрын
If you have had to do repairs on copper it was no tradesman that fitted it in the first place
@tunafish3216 5 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of adding things in like water softener ?
@sntslilhlpr6601 5 жыл бұрын
@@tunafish3216 Or how about repairing a water softener? Damn plastic bypass valve blew and there's no way to replace it without resoldering. What a joke.
@elmariop Жыл бұрын
thank you I could install a instant hot Water heater by myself with your video never solder copper before and it went perfect.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘
@tdiv1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your videos it’s greatly appreciated, I’m going to plumbing school I came in with more Knowledge than most with going through every single one of your videos. I’ll be letting my teacher know about your channel he should be assigning viewing all your videos for homework LOL I bet it would help much of the class
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
That's very nice of you, and thank you so much for your kind comment, if there's anything I can help with, I am here :)
@HB-ps6rn 5 жыл бұрын
Those cross sections are awesome for your explanations, thanks!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@renatapackovskaja3783 3 жыл бұрын
Im always apply flux straight after soldering while it is still hot and then wipe it with wet clough. Never ever leaks and joints looks really clean.
@rudedogii 3 жыл бұрын
Shoudnt have to do that on a good solder joint.
@uscfan123 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, the cutaways are great visuals. Keep up the great work!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much again :)))))
@MAC-mp2hu 3 жыл бұрын
Great if you’ve got all the time in the world! As a plumber I have a solder mat, spray bottle of water just in case. I do also have a fire extinguisher to hand.
@Rattletrap2 5 жыл бұрын
Great information! While I don't agree 100% with everything shown (example: Fluxing the inside of the female fitting socket), the information is very good! I especially liked the reference to erosion corrosion from not reaming. I have never heard anyone else mention this! You got yourself a new subscriber! Canadian too eh?
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesomeeee!!! Yeah I am Canadian ;) thx for subbing man, really appreciate it ;)
@j-man6001 5 жыл бұрын
Hey that bread trick is really cool! Thanks for this! Yeah lead is very bad for environment, but the lead free type solder we get in electronics is garbage, especially on CPU'S AND GPU'S
@holdurhorse9149 5 жыл бұрын
J- Man Or butter and jelly
@ctrlaltdebug 3 жыл бұрын
Lead is best for electronics. That silver stuff doesn't run or stick as easily.
@nitefors 5 жыл бұрын
Huge THANK YOU. Great, comprehensive guide, packed into a compact format. Wow!!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Great comment! Thank you very much :)
@arturoarreola986 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks your instruction saved me money easy to follow
@beurky 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid! I liked this one particularly because you showed soldering a bunch of different joints in different positions in a row, helps me learn better. I am amazed at how little solder you use! After watching my plumber (who makes much bigger globs of solder) then I started doing it and would just solder the fuck out of it to be sure. Thank you for pointing out that the extra just goes in the pipe and restricts flow.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@sirhendro 5 жыл бұрын
I like how KZfaq keeps suggesting me videos about how to work with water pipeslines and stuff but i will never ever work on one myself. Still watching for no reason xD
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Still good to know right?!
@beesollom-yp1pp 4 жыл бұрын
absolute excellent video great music perfect with details great camera teck every video is not anywhere to this standard
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank buddy!!
@colinmiles1052 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear and concise - thank you.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, please share if you can, it helps the channel tremendously ✌✌
@WhirlybirdFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
I do use a wet rag to accelerate cooling when I am soldering something with seals in it like an angle stop or a ball valve. I try not to go overboard with it and I never start until I am sure the solder is cooled enough to solidify. So far, I have not had any issues but thermal cracking is something to watch out for. Down here in Florida they liked to use news paper as insulation in houses from the 50's to the 70's, it can make soldering a nightmare o.O
@WhirlybirdFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
@JORDAN Lewis when I am in the field the water is turnrd off while you are soldering so the only source of water is what you get beforehand or from the toilet tanks. A lot of times there is no hot water on site. But if it is an option, your idea would probably be the best.
@diytwoincollege7079 5 жыл бұрын
I thought PVC was the way to go in Florida? My friends in Ft Meyers have a nasty water system that will eat pipes.
@WhirlybirdFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
@DIY TWOinCollege A well maintained copper system can last a hell of a long time and used to be the go to. Now days they are running all plastic, both CPVC and pex for indoor piping. PVC is only used on outdoor water supply lines due to its terrible heat tolerance.
@Tbrooks4104 4 жыл бұрын
I was always told never to accelerate cooling with a rag, especially valves with seals. The way it was explained to me is that the rubber seals expand while being heated, and if they don't cool down and go back to their regular size/shape slowly that it can deform the rubber.
@WhirlybirdFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
@@treyhart6861 it really is. At our company the go to is PEX-A aka uponore or crosslink pex. Copper is still popular in commercial applications but we are using press fitting instead of solder for anything under 2 inch.
@sangkang6294 3 жыл бұрын
Here's a little tip on a tight pipe with no movement. I recently needed to add a shut off valve to the tub mixer. As I gained access from behind the wall on the other side of the tub, the pipes did not move when I cut it initially. There was no was no way to add the shut off valve since sliding in was impossible. I ended up cutting 6 inch from the initial cut and added a coupler on the other end. I cut the 6 inch pipe so that shut off valve can be fully slide in on the one side and the coupler aligned in perfectly flushed to the other end. Now slide 1/4 from each end would result in 3/4 insertion at the shut off to the pipe, 3/4 insertion at the shut off to the 6 inch extension and, 3/4 insertion at the extension to the coupler, and finally 3/4 fitted at coupler to the other end of the pipe. I'm sure someone can do something better to avoid fitting at 3/4 on all fitting but after soldiering, nothing leaks and I'm some what positive this will hold for the foreseeable future. My other option would have been to go with shark bite with a flexible 6 inch pex but this means I'm adding $20 to a $.50 cent fix.
@anonymousbyproxy8250 3 жыл бұрын
They sell couplers that slide perfectly over the 1/2 or 3/4 pipe. They call it “repair” couplers. The sell it in segments of 6” also and u have to cut them.
@tsetendorjee9040 Жыл бұрын
This is an excellent KZfaq and thanks again!
@raymondedge8889 5 жыл бұрын
Question: I noticed that you DO use flux. It's made for a reason, it helps the solder by increasing the 'wetting' action. It also helps lower the melting point, also a plus. Finally the 'Copper Development Association" has tons of info on the subject. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Kudos!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Do not use flux?
@raymondedge8889 5 жыл бұрын
I always use flux. But that's just my way.
@raymondedge8889 2 жыл бұрын
@Stan Kappiris My Apologies. I re-watched the video and there was indeed recommendations on flux usage
@barryweaver8833 4 жыл бұрын
I like how you showed doing the soldering in real time. I think I can be my own plumber now.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, practice a bit and you'll be just fine!
@Master-ls2op 4 жыл бұрын
no dont... find out what the codes and dont do what he says.... he has no idea what he is talking about...
@barryweaver8833 4 жыл бұрын
@@Master-ls2op It was a success! I did my first soldering job and it looks like a master plumber did it, still no leaks and I replaced the Moen valve kit myself saving money. Thanks for all of your encouragement and spreading positive energy, you must have lot's of friends who look up to you.
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
@@Master-ls2op You are right about the codes but you are wrong in that the man doesn't know what he's talking about.If the man doesn't know what he's talking about that means that millions of us,even those of us with years of experience,have been doing plumbing/plumbing repairs the wrong way?I think NOT!!!Why do people like you insist on coming on here heckling the man and telling outright lies?Don't you have anything better to do?Your claim that the man doesn't know what he's takling about only serves to hurt and ridicule yourself because you claim that the man doesn't know what he's talking about while submitting no proof of that what so ever.Get a clue or better yet get a life dude.
@nelsonechevarria7009 4 жыл бұрын
@@barryweaver8833 Leave him alone Barry,he's propbably the kind of "extra special" person that did work in my house before I bought it,work which was total unabridged crap that I have had to spend hundreds of dollars so far to rectify and repair.
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