How to Solder Copper Pipe The CORRECT Way | GOT2LEARN
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Күн бұрынThis video will explain to you in details how to solder copper the CORRECT way so you can do it yourself and not have to pay an expensive plumber and save TONS OF $$$$!
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@Got2Learn 6 ай бұрын
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@Bapuji42 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I wish everyone had the same brisk, get-to-the-point pace. No tedious intro with music, no rambling. Just instructions. Good ones, and thorough. Thank you.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
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@throatpunch4789 Жыл бұрын
Video helped me and my pipe is down inside a hell hole where only one arm can fit and i still got it done by " a thorough preparation" THANKS!!!
@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын
Amen, brother. A LOT of channels with people that LOVE to hear themselves talk…
@danebrown6285 Жыл бұрын
Amen to that. I have a life to live!
@crhoads1024 4 жыл бұрын
I watched this video a few times, went to the store, came home, followed the steps as you laid them out and Im happy to report I just soldered 5 joints for the first time in my life... I had my wife turn on the water and I watched in absolute amazement as there wasn’t so much as a drip much less multiple high pressure geysers! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on this topic!! Such amazing content you’re providing! Keep it up!!!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Chris, good job!!
@crhoads1024 4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn I'm now looking for reasons to solder things lol :) Thanks again for making this topic so approachable for people who have zero experience!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Pleasure is all mine ;)
@mitchjohnson4714 3 жыл бұрын
I hope your wife thinks you're the most capable man in the world.
@kylehca 2 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to buy copper pipe and practice in my garage
@UOAPlays 4 жыл бұрын
Holy actual fuck, this is probably the epitome of a perfect tutorial video. Straight forward, no dead air, no explaining things that aren't related to the topic, and no advertising. It's just blunt explanation. Thank you for this.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@-RachelR0cks- 3 жыл бұрын
AGREED! This was AWESOME!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@NachosElectric 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give this video more than one thumb up. Excellent job, thank you very much!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
@@NachosElectric 👌👌👌
@robertholcomb5450 2 жыл бұрын
Why oh why can't every instructional video be this perfect? 10/10!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@taylerellis378 2 жыл бұрын
Because Got2Learn hasnt done all of them. I'm a professional hvacr technician and even we need refreshing every now and then. I only trust a few sources on youtube for my quality of tradesmanship and Got2Learn is one of them. Thank you.
@saltycreole2673 2 жыл бұрын
Some of these guys love to hear themselves talk. My daughter, learning all aspects of ranching skills from me really hates when I over-explain things. I think about what she needs to know, say it, show it and shut the hell up. She never fails with that technique. Just saying.
@MuddyCoyote. 2 жыл бұрын
100%
@TruthToldTV 2 жыл бұрын
Literally
@joshuarvinson Жыл бұрын
I know that my project was pretty simple because everything was new, but after watching this, I sweated 32 connections in 3/4” copper with no leaks! I only had two that I had to re-flux and re-heat, and I only got one blister from touching a hot pipe. Thanks for a killer tutorial!!!!!
@ScientistMike 5 жыл бұрын
This is literally by far the best video for know how I have ever seen. No horseshit, just straight down to facts. Thumbs up all the way!!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment buddy, really appreciate it, i'd love if you can share it that would be awesome :)
@billybuck7658 5 ай бұрын
Straight to the point...I have a house that that just turned 113 years old...All the water lines are copper....You saved me a ton of $$ appreciate very much, thank you....
@six01playa 3 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thanks! We hired a so called plumber to come repair a leak in our wall. I told him I wanted to go back with copper pipe. He went and purchased $200 in shark bite fittings and the leak was even worse. Today I took all of that out and used your videos to repair the way I wanted it. The soldered joints don’t look that good but are holding strong. Again, thank you for the videos.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome blackbird, so glad I could help :-)
@serhyo6835 6 жыл бұрын
Wow I been working for 3 year in the industry and no one ever explained it as good as you thank you
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help you ;)
@spikesharp5575 3 жыл бұрын
You need to work for a real plumber then.....
@donaldjones6836 3 жыл бұрын
They never explained it this good bc they don't want you passing them up sorry bastards
@davidmckinney8362 20 күн бұрын
@@spikesharp5575 some can do and not know how to teach. Too bad for the guys working for him though.
@NEPAGUNTALK 5 жыл бұрын
Great video ! With exactly zero soldering experience, and watching this video twice, I made a plumbing repair at my new house on the first try. Thanks for the great explanations on how and why to do it right.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Your comment made my day :)
@Egotiztik 2 жыл бұрын
I literally just watched this and successfully soldered copper pipe into a steel housing fora coolant line that goes on an industrial blade grinder for our CNC machines!! THANK YOU!!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
AWESOMENESS!!!!!
@Momcat6 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 60+ grandma here wanting to learn to do this. This is the best tutorial I've seen!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
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@siriosstar4789 5 жыл бұрын
Finally a " How To " video where the guy actually knows what he is talking about. Great video. excellent camera work, text and delivery. 👍👍👍
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thx a lot buddy, great comment! Please share if you can ;)
@padler5106 6 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this for forty years and This is so well done and to the point it makes me jealous. I don't think I could explain it better.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice comment, thank you P Adler!!
@user-qf3gk6rw7p 10 ай бұрын
You forgot to ream or deburr or bevel the end of the pipe that’s going into the fitting, from the inside. You also flux that lip after reaming/deburring/beveling. The reaming helps prevent turbulance inside the pipe which helps the water flow and corrosion. The flux on the tip helps for better penetration and seal. Everything else is spot on. Nice video.
@blackace1295 Жыл бұрын
Best tutorial for a DIY I think I've ever come across. First time, 3 successful joints, no leaks. Thanks so much, saved me a lot of trouble and a friend of mine a lot of gas not having to come help me =P
@leokimvideo 2 жыл бұрын
One key tip is to have no water in the pipes! If there is water there your going to fight getting a join
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Here's a video that shows what to do when there is water in the pipes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orSFdLtn0rC4nHU.html&ab_channel=Got2Learn
@GeneralAmador 2 жыл бұрын
My god yes. I had to use my shop vac to suck out the water from the lines because it kept coming out when I was about to do it. Worked like a charm. 😎
@User4o3p93ghvjkaehvji 2 жыл бұрын
i always see you commenting at rock music and here too . i always see you XD. Are there many photo alike you?
@ZenithRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Bread is helpful
@jimmoravec7448 2 жыл бұрын
Very important no water in your pipes 👍
@burnpitcav1519 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video, I know it’s five years later but I haven’t done any soldering since my HVAC days and just wanted to check to make sure nothing has changed. I clicked on your video and incredible instructional. Soldering is not hard because it’s one of the few things that if you don’t do it right, you can come back and touch it up during the inspection phase. And the only thing that I would add, it’s not a critique, either, by yourself a heat resistant cloth that they sell in 9 x 12 sections at your local big box store so you’re less afraid of catching something on fire. The problem I see most with improper or not to standard solder joints as that people are hesitant to put the heat on it or put too much heat on it, but that’s another topic. the heat resistant matting really gives your subconscious a break from thinking everything is gonna catch on fire
@kevinkail1 8 күн бұрын
Was looking for gold and I found copper. Learning and practicing with hopefully getting good enough to start a new job. Thanks for the beginning of a new future.
@rickdff62 3 жыл бұрын
Around 10PM here in Louisanna and I have water to my house now after having my water heater pipe burst due to the recent cold snap down here. I couldn't have done it without your excellent tutorial. Thank you so much.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@dubiousjesse 2 жыл бұрын
Watched this video along with your other ones about two years ago just because. I rewatched a couple of weeks ago again to refresh my memory and just finished repiping my house with copper. No leaks at all. Cheers
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@jimlafferty Жыл бұрын
Loved it, thank you! No filler, straight to the point, comprehensive yet concise
@imccubbin1 7 ай бұрын
Great video for DIY guy like me who has never soldered copper pipes before. Straight to the point: correct supplies and instructions needed to do the job correctly the first time!
@Got2Learn 7 ай бұрын
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@markwelbourne8078 2 жыл бұрын
I have soldered joints for years as an amateur DIYer but just heated the pipes any how until I saw how you said to heat the piece that the pipe is going into and the part about heating from the bottom. Greatest advice.
@Stillness1 5 жыл бұрын
I love how you explain the process so clearly and use great graphics to help see the real effects of properly soldered and not-well-done joints! I feel confident that I can do it myself!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
You will be able, trust me :)
@KFRogers263 3 жыл бұрын
HUGE help! I've been a DIY home owner for a couple decades now. I've done a fair amount of plumbing jobs but it was always a dread! Since I've watched your stuff for my latest bath remodel, my sweating skills have improved 10 fold! I wish youtube and you were around 20 years ago the first time I did this bath!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Wowwwww awesome man, so happy for you Kenny 🤘🤘🤘
@stevenardoin1956 10 ай бұрын
@Got2Learn Thank You for this wonderful video! I had two outdoor faucets that were 24 years old and worn out. One had a broken handle and the other one started leaking… bad!!! I followed Your instructions and after a trip to my local hardware store, I got to work, and bc of Your Pro tips… I was finished in 15 mins. Moment of truth… turned supply on & 😲🙌 Score!!!!! No leaks anywhere and now my wife is convinced I can fix anything!!! 😂 Thanks Again!
@Got2Learn 10 ай бұрын
Love hearing this!!! Good job 👌👌👌
@darkercrimson2645 2 жыл бұрын
finally!!! a video from someone who knows how to solder properly!! most videos never mention heating up the copper, they just melt solder everywhere!!
@robertriggs2616 5 жыл бұрын
You always prep new fittings because they are shipped with a coating to stop any oxidation before being purchased. So they must be cleaned and sanded.
@Oddman1980 2 жыл бұрын
I've always had a bit of a mental block with soldering both pipes and wires, and my goal this year is to learn how to do it. In the past month I've learned a lot about soldering wires, and now with your video I can start working on soldering pipe.
@nclivin4220 Жыл бұрын
By now you probably have it down to a science!
@janjensen4417 11 ай бұрын
Here I am August 2023 and wanted to share & say Thank You. Your video for copper pipe soldering is fantastic;; clear, concise, great sequence and to the point for anyone who wants to learn and become well versed working with copper for plumbing! I also love it for my copper sculpture projects to turn out nice clean, professional (beginner projects). Thank You. JJ
@Got2Learn 11 ай бұрын
You are most welcome 🙏 ☺
@mariarib6504 12 күн бұрын
I haven't had a torch in my hands for over 10 years so this was a great refresher to help build my confidence again. I found that my arms could not do all the twisty motions of cleaning and prepping but I used a clamp and an electric finger nail file with the grit bit that did a beautiful job of cleaning the insides of the joints since I couldn't find the brush tool.
@kylefogle6022 6 жыл бұрын
As a plumber I say you did a great job explaining this! A bit overheated, but I've seen worse. This is similar to the method described in the UPC training manual and for basic homeowner repair will suffice. Cool trick with the fitting brush! 2 imperative things weren't mentioned 1- Reaming the pipe, unreamed pipe will cause excess turbulence resulting in premature wear which over time will show itself in the form of a leak. 2 - I cannot emphasize this enough! Make sure there is no water remaining in the line!!! I don't care how well you prep the pipe, it will seem like you're soldering without flux and the quality of the joint will reflect that ( you'll be lucky if you do make a joint and even luckier if it stands even the shortest test of time.) Shut off the supply to the house and open both the lowest and highest fixtures to drain the system. Sometimes house shut offs don't hold and you have to turn the meter off. In my experience the meter doesn't entirely shut off and you have to disconnect it (worst case). If you're soldering a vertical section with trapped water, use a straw or piece of pipe smaller in diameter with your thumb over the top to extract the water.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Fogle Very nice information from an experienced plumber right here, open your ears guys, this guy knows what he's saying :)
@jonhare392 6 жыл бұрын
Kyle you are a gentleman and a true craftsman by your response. The only thing I saw slightly off was the reaming not done and a little over heated but a solid video for those who are trying to fix it themselves for the first time.i use a piece of plastic tubing to suck out water if there is a leak . I agree that shutting the ball valve on the meter is good info and I've had to remove one or two in my thirty years in the trade.oh yeah I always use Oatey number 5 flux, the other crap (the water soluble stuff) sucks everything but solder. Lol.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Jon Hare Absolutely! We are used to "not" reaming here where I work, it seems to be a lost step, but for everybody else, please ream your pipes ;)
@CC-jy4gr 6 жыл бұрын
whats the difference bra?>
@wtfjh1695 6 жыл бұрын
I work commercial plumbing in Houston, TX. I have never once heard of any plumber call copper pipe "tubing." I'm sure it is tubing, but if you say copper tubing around us, we'll just look at you with a crazy expression on our faces. same for pipe dope, which is really thread sealant, but if you say anything other than pipe dope, well just look at you crazy again lol. Same for channel locks which is an actual brand of pliers. You could have Douglas Pliers, Irwin Vise Grip Pliers, etc., but if you call them anything else other than channel locks we'll just look at you crazy again. and the list goes on and on. So please excuse our plumber's terminology.
@viknu6304 3 жыл бұрын
I've been practicing soldering just to expand my skillsets around the house, I followed this video and everything is going great. Thanks for the video!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!!!
@angeldesigns1385 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been plumbing for over 20 years and I have to say, I am glad you didn’t go over the whole “solder Quantity to size ratio” BS! That rule has gotten quite a few people out the door at my company For way too many leaks.
@Shelboooooo 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for saving me money and teaching me a new skill. Persons like you are why KZfaq was invented.
@ferretface8782 2 жыл бұрын
I like how you don't pause for people to read text explanations. If they need to, let THEM pause... and the rest of us can continue on fast-paced.👍
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Understood!!
@twsbrl2xlldmoney355 2 жыл бұрын
Just for this comment we will have to block you .. unacceptable
@Kurimi13 4 жыл бұрын
This video legit helped me bullshit my way into convincing everyone at work I have soldered copper pipe before. Thanks
@rossk1241 4 жыл бұрын
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@GarageShopWoodworking 4 жыл бұрын
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@colebailey2578 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this, I'm going into a university to earn a plumbing degree. I will definitely use that trick with the drill, that sounds useful.
@BlakeWarrington 3 жыл бұрын
This was so spot on, direct and to the point! I had an outside spigot burst because of the cold weather. Not long after I reconnected the garden hose and turned it on and water was pouring out my garage floor more than the hose. I shut it off, searched for videos on how to solder coper pipe as I have never done this type of repair. Of course several videos showed up and I chose this one because it was only 5 minutes long and not 15-20 minutes or more like many of the others. I followed this video step-by-step, and it worked perfectly. Thank you!!!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@johnsrealstateservices6182 5 жыл бұрын
I like the video, yes sir! It was clear, to the point, entertaining, the narrator narrated it very energetic. The information was served without any unnecessary disturbances; I recommend it to all interested solder to be plumbers, thenk you, I like Canada.
@kieranrichardson7929 2 жыл бұрын
I have soldered before but now I am trying to fix a pipe in my house and you are soo helpful. I had no clue about starting at the bottom and your tutorial was just so straight to the point it was probably the best tutorial I have ever seen. Thankyou.
@falcore9262 2 жыл бұрын
what a huge help. 30 minutes f doing it wrong then watched this vid and was done in 5 minutes. thank you 👍👍
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@thomashardly2864 4 ай бұрын
These videos are the reason why I just installed a water heater in a condo and IT DID NOT LEAK. Mind the details and it will work. I had soldered before but not always successful, so I was apprehensive. The mistakes I have made were obvious after watching. Thank you! I had SS flex hoses on hand in case things went south but I didn't need!
@Got2Learn 4 ай бұрын
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@Got2Learn 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, don't forget to share, it really helps the channel!
@mas3ymd 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! This is how instructional videos should be made. Quick. To the point. Covered the information in adequate detail. And did all of this without any lengthy bullshit introduction or rambling.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much @a s, I really appreciate your comment buddy. If you wanna see 2 other good videos on soldering, here they are: #1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJdjeKicysu9loE.html #2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrCfl6dzqJulp40.html
@randys5478 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I really appreciate you getting right to the point and not forcing viewers to watch opening packages and talk about how many bristles are on your flux brush etc...lol Great job.
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@thomasgordon3439 Жыл бұрын
I could never figure out how to solder a joint-until now. Thanks!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!!
@AntonSwanepoelTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thank you for a great video. I have never soldered copper pipes before (or any pipe for that matter). When my sister's geyser packed up, she wanted the new one outside the house as the cost of removing roof tiles to get a new one in was just too much. She also did not have the money for a plumber, so i stepped in. I had to run pipes from the original geyser to outside and back. In total, 12 meter of pipe, 3 T fittings, and 20 elbow joints. I was a bit nervous being my fist time installing a geyser with no plumbing training. Just your KZfaq videos. Turned on the water today after soldering the last joint, and was shocked to find that no fitting leaked. Thank you a lot.
@flddoc2 5 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. Explanation was clear and thankfully very brief. Allot of people seem to enjoy hearing themselves explain things over and over again. Before you know it there’s a twenty minute video explaining how to do a five minute job. You covered the “does and don’ts” effectively and directly. Thanks and keep up the good work.
@Got2Play 5 жыл бұрын
Great comment, love it!!
@serskine1180 6 жыл бұрын
Well Done! Exceptionally well produced video covering the subject thoroughly and professionally without wasting any time. I liked the cutaways and x-ray illustrations to show what goes on inside the joints.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great comment, a lot of work went into this video, I am glad you enjoyed it ;)
@budte Жыл бұрын
I've watched several times over the years how to solder a pipe joint, but as the 'what' and 'whys' were never really explained I would not have been confident to know I had achieved a good join. You video seems excellent and I am likely going to have a DIY go next time. Thank you.
@dondee5439 2 жыл бұрын
At the 3:15 mark, the explanation about CAPILLARY ACTION was very much appreciated.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, also a full video on this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKmEdbmgtdzSn58.html
@kdclaunch 6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! You know how to make an instructional video. Efficient and sufficient at the same time. Subscribed. THANK YOU!
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
I am glad I was able to help you out, thanks for the kind comment my friend, please share around ;)
@giovannisfregola9481 6 жыл бұрын
Kyle I
@MisterGreenGuy 5 жыл бұрын
Im a certified instructor. ASTM-B828 standard for soldering copper is to heat the pipe first, then the fitting. Other than heating the fitting first, and not mentioning de burring, the video is generally good advice. Always heat the pipe first, then as soon as solder will melt on contact, move heat to the fitting. This ensures the pipe itself will be hot enough to pull the solder in completely. We test joints done in both ways by cutting the fitting down the middle with a band saw then hitting it with a hammer. Majority of all cold spots are from heating fitting first. Read part 2.3.8 www.iapmo.org/2013%20California%20Plumbing%20Code/Appendices/Appendix%20I/IS%203.pdf "Begin heating with the flame perpendicular to the tube on the bottom. The copper tube con- ducts the initial heat into the fitting socket for even distribution of heat in the joint area....... Next, move the flame onto the fitting socket. "
@williambtm1 5 жыл бұрын
Got2learn, people such as yourself are champions when your special educative videos are so clear and precise. Well done Got2Learn.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@lg8471 2 ай бұрын
I've watched your video in the past. Very well done... I don't soldier very often, but when I do, I usually go back to your video to make sure I'm not leaving something out... Thx
@Got2Learn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, share if you can it really helps the channel :)
@thezendiver 2 жыл бұрын
I watched a couple of your videos and have just finished 60 solder joints with no leaks. Thanks so much. Great quality content and I like your straight to the point style.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that 👌👌👌😇
@xvillin 6 жыл бұрын
I have just soldered copper pipe in my house, due to an emergency, for the first time ever. I’ve taken a welding class and I’ve braised things before but the damn pipes are round and it’s weird. One thing you might need to explain is to not overheat the joint. I kept doing that and screwing it up until I realized holding the flame a little bit back was worth the extra time. Also, before you go do anything on your home, practice maybe five or six joints. As well, if you joint is in a really weird and bad spot, it’s OK to do parts of one side and then the other. It doesn’t take very much Sauter it all to coat the whole joint as long as those parts of the joint are hot enough. ...That would’ve helped me. Thank you for the video, it did show me a lot. And I saved a ton of money and I also learned a thing I can use again.
@larrydew6960 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been working with copper for years. It usually goes well. Yesterday I had one 3/4" 90 that would not flow on one end. It was crazy. I pulled and recleaned it many times. It was in a wall open on oneside, but an inch away from the stud. I finally cut the 90 and about 6" of pipe out on each side and soldered it on the bench. The other 20+ joints went well.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@Davidmenzieshat Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Never ever soldered before but I watched carefully a couple of your videos and I did several vertical and horizontal "welds" and I was able to do it pretty decent!
@brianthompson914 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, very succinct. Thanks for not rambling on endlessly like so many do.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@keithhults8986 2 жыл бұрын
My first soldering project was a 3in reduced to 2in steam return copper exhaust system I designed for a boat I had when I rebuilt a small block. Small block boat engines sound ferocious through copper exhausts! You can get away with soldering up to 3/4in with a propane torch. You really need a MAP torch for any joint that is an inch or larger. Or you are going to spend allot more time trying to achieve an even heat on a larger joint area. The risk of a cold solder spot increases with the larger the joint you are trying to heat.
@davidgapp1457 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I love how concise and well thought out this video is. So tired of long-winded videos which meander towards some unseen destination!
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, really appreciate it, if you could share it that would make me really happy, thanks David :)))
@kimnilsson7501 4 жыл бұрын
I guess, even with the propane you are on the low side of heat compared to MAP-gas or even to AC/Oxygen as we normally use here in Sweden (thus we don¨t have much solder to choose from - unless we would start to use the BLUE Welller solder one). All depends on the tinning-led you are using (hopefully lead free). I now see that I and most of us here are really bad on using flux, Hope sone one else would give you a more adequate answer on this, than I can (different regions, different techniques) - but capillary forces are globaly - even in AUS, down there :-)
@elementoneohfour Жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions, clear, no babbling. Thank you.
@steveandsarahrutledge9105 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best vid out there if you are an experienced handyman and just need a reminder how to do it. Many thanks! But, don't forget to deburr if you cut your pipe!!!!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@AY-cj9kp Жыл бұрын
One point you didn’t mention, heat up one side while touching unrolled solder from opposite side. This way you know the entire circumference reached melting temperature when furthest end melts the solder. It will rapidly suck up all of the melting metal. For copper it is not that critical but for larger brass valves and fittings it is important because takes longer and heat distribution is not that even.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Good point, thanks!
@michael-xe7rz 5 жыл бұрын
Extremely thorough. Love the accent! Could have added reaming. Still! Giving away the answer so that others can succeed! Very skilled professional. Thank you.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@DrJWR1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, got2learn! I just did my very first ever copper pipe project with one Sharkbite fixture and 14 soldered connections. I just pressure tested and no leaks! Couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
Awesomeeeeeee!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
@NutjobwithaMachete 2 жыл бұрын
Voyon! That was the best explanation I've seen. I've never soldered before, but, since I have a repair to do, now I think I can do it! Merci my guy.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!!!!!!!!
@calastleford1638 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was having trouble making a repair on my lawn sprinkler system until I watched this video. May you keep teaching the world...all the best to you and your family.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful comment, these are what keep me going believe it or not ;)
@nadianichols953 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful. I live way off the beaten path and no plumber will come here when it involves a long snowmobile ride into the north woods, so I'm about to tackle my plumbing emergency myself, thanks to your video. Fingers crossed.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@Needandeli 5 жыл бұрын
Hope it went well!
@petersipp5247 Ай бұрын
Putting the heat on the buttom...soldering the bottom first...is so correct. I made 2,000 solar control boartds with twelve 1/2" copper solder joints per board. That made 24,000 joints. I tested each control board to 100 psi for one hour. The boards were shipped to the new housing project at Camp LeJuene NC. One board for one house. Out of the 2,000 boards...there were three leaks. We figured due to shipping. I had one great apprentice...Brian Foster. He never soldered before. He made half to 3/4's of the total. All the best Brian !
@drfroglegs Жыл бұрын
Great video. I really appreciate you saying why you do things a certain way rather that just telling people to do it a certain way. Helps people learn and remember it much better!
@JohnJohnson-dj2dv 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Got2Learn!! This was a great refresher on soldering. I'll be doing a few joints tonight!
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@terrythomas790 2 жыл бұрын
DO the joints after the soldering!
@MawoDuffer 4 жыл бұрын
This is a good help. I’m glad I looked it up instead of just trying to figure it out myself
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
;)
@kermitmyers4572 2 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way glad I looked it up,it looks easier than I expected.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@clobbopus_used_beat Жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid, everything you need no filler.
@pmiller9977 Жыл бұрын
Looking at making Tensor Rings for gardening and need precise measurements to get correct frequency readings. Thank You for setting the bar on how people should do instruction videos! Clear, quick and to the point with Do's AND Dont's, showed all the supplies needed and no BS! BRAVO!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Wowwww, thanks so much!! 😎
@MrGaryjbox 6 жыл бұрын
very nice. well done. simple and to the point. not all videos are are straight to the point. thx
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, yeah I tend to cut out the bs ;)
@robotrobot7357 4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff.. 💯 didn’t even have to look at other videos. All questions answered. 👍
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks @Robot Robot
@rickdff62 3 жыл бұрын
Right? Thank god this was the first video to pop up in my search. It's perfection!
@stevenmeade1576 2 жыл бұрын
Wanted to say thank you. I’ve always shied away from plumbing because I can’t solder. After watching his video I was able to run a new soft water loop halfway around my house and install a water softener. No leaks. Could see the solder went all the way through the joint (capillary action), on the two occasions I had to redo a joint. You’re pretty awesome. Thanks again.
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@JEEROFUKU Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial, thank U very much! Use to work as a plumber’s helper more then 20 years ago and your video helped me to remove dust from my skills. Cheers🤝
@AnthonyFrancisJones Жыл бұрын
Brilliant - clear, simple and to the point. Just what I needed to know! Thanks for making it.
@mattrsullivan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the actual process of soldering, and how the solder is drawn into the valve. I now feel more comfortable knowing what the goal is, rather than just following instructions.
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Matt, that you very much!
@gigachad3275 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video im taking A/C (HVACR) classes and it helped me to do my work more professional.
@davemarleymusic9153 Жыл бұрын
Seriously this was such a relief in a pinch. Thank you so much
@coleve8596 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the demonstration. As a plumbing lecturer in the UK we haven’t used this method for over 10 years. All our capillary fittings come with a potable ie non toxic solder integral ring. The fitting and pipe requires no cleaning as our fluxes are self cleaning when heat is applied. We have two fittings, one cheaper ring which has lead content and is only used on heating systems etc. our more expensive ones have a lead free content for potable drinking water. The system you demonstrated is widely banned as unscrupulous plumbers were buying the cheaper lead solder to save on costs which is why all our integral fittings have a special potable stamp on them, thus making them instantly recognizable as safe for drinking water.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks for the great comment sir ;)
@gbwildlifeuk8269 5 жыл бұрын
I can buy end feed (as used in the video), Yorshire as suggested by yourself and compression. So I dont know where you get the idea theyre banned. They might be banned in colleges due to H&S panic with minors using lead solder, (and extraction required when they use it) but they are freely available. The lead solder is banned not the end feed connector.
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Oupss wrong post!!
@aloishuzar337 5 жыл бұрын
Why are you teaching people to use yorkshire fittings only?
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
???
@standby6411 6 жыл бұрын
A big thumbs up. All info clear and complete.
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch ;)
@x1achilles99 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video! You saved me a bundle. So clear and concise with no esoteric plumbing vocabulary. I did some of this years ago but forgot what the difference between flux and solder was. Thank you from California!
@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын
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@Stroller.Engine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!! Just did my first plumbing job, watched this and multiple of your other videos. Best how to solder video on KZfaq!
@JTConstructionCoLLC 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished up with “doing it myself” and decided I’d see how it’s actually done Lololol. Surprisingly I’m not having any leaks let but I failed to apply flux on the end of the tubing. I applied the flux after I put the pieces together. Although it’s not leaking now I’m worried that it will in the future. This video gave me some mental notes for the next time I do this. Thank you
@Got2Learn 3 жыл бұрын
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@hothmobile100 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah if you only applied flux after you combined your pipes, there's no way you should trust that joint not to leak. You should redo that pipe. Especially if it's inside a wall.
@damianvillela7341 2 жыл бұрын
@@hothmobile100 yeah
@Mahigeer1 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks. I read that flux (a form of acid) eats away a very small amount of copper surface to further clean the pieces to be soldered. I too agree with reaming. Copper pipe is solid and cannot be bent. Copper tube can be bent to different form, is the difference. since it was asked by a viewer.
@jackstraw5527 5 жыл бұрын
Hashem N actually both can be bent (with a tubing bender). Copper pipe is designated as copper water tube. You may be thinking of soft copper which is copper that is not annealed yet, usually used for refrigeration lines. This can be bent by hand easily.
@c.markley007 Жыл бұрын
I had no clue how to fix I pipe. I feel confident I can handle the job after watching your video. Thanks Bud.
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
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@AndyHolroyd Жыл бұрын
Found this straight away when looking for instructions. I think it's one of the best tutorial videos I've ever seen. Thanks!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
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@nickdawn3985 4 жыл бұрын
Just use Map gas every time, it's a must for anything thicker than the basic copper pipe. You can heat the pipe from any direction heat does not go up faster than down when you are heating an object, it's not hot air rising (convection) it's heat traveling through an object (conduction in any direction). How can you tell when the pipe is ready for solder? I wait until you see green tinted flames at the tips of the blue flame than try the solder on the opposite side that I am heating this way I know heat traveled all the way through. Also the reason you heat the outside fitting first is because metal expands when heated, so if you heat the outside you create more space for solder to get in, if you heated the inside pipe you would close the gap tight and solder would not flow in as well. All that said if you have a choice go compression fittings or shark bite OR if you can go PEX and you will never look back at copper.
@tahoefor 4 жыл бұрын
this is super useful. especially when to stop heating and apply solder. not clear about PEX but I am sure youtube has a video on it
@darrylday30 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I checked the comments first. I was going to say the same thing about conduction. I hadn’t considered the expansion issue. Learning so much from everyone here. I’m going over my plumbing again before closing up my kitchen reno. Hopefully I will prevent any future problem thanks to all of you.
@RUZTY1311 4 жыл бұрын
You would still need some soldering of copper even if using PEX for whatever is existing IF that's the job you are doing. Cut the copper, solder the pex copper adapter
@Got2Learn 4 жыл бұрын
Yup
@SkankHunt-fk2so 4 жыл бұрын
You don't want to see the green tinted flame. When you get to that point you are burning the flux off and starting to burn the copper. The solder is liquid and enters the cavity through capillary action, having more space between the fitting and the pipe isn't really an issue.
@shellyrhodes2890 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid! Thanks for posting!!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
@offthetrail636 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve soldered copper many many times and still learned a lot in this video
@joenathan8059 8 ай бұрын
Literally haven't done this since trade school and am Literally about to solder thx 😂
@anth0r 6 жыл бұрын
I’m a plumber, I like this video. You explained everything perfectly. It’s the same way I was taught. It’s excellent. Thanks man!
@Got2Learn 6 жыл бұрын
anth0r Thanks for the nice comment anth0r, really appreciate it, have a good one ;)
@ihardos 5 жыл бұрын
You are the man! I was having some trouble with this task before I watched this. Thank you!
@Got2Learn 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, here are some other videos that might help you out even more: #1- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrCfl6dzqJulp40.html #2- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orSFdLtn0rC4nHU.html #3- kzfaq.info/love/txLpSnpxNiHAchvCX-4Dsgvideos?disable_polymer=1
@michaelmays3564 Жыл бұрын
Over the years, I have done quite a bit of successful copper pipe replacement in my house. Your tip to heat the opposite side and the bottom was an Ah-Ha moment for me!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
Awesome ;)
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