How long does solderd cap last?

[Ydiydi]

Hi, I have had my gas heater pipe capped by a Gas safe engineer, he also did a leak test, he used solder, as i know nothing about gas pipes, how long does the seal last? Should i be concerned about potential leaks in the years ahead? Thanks

 

[rpm]

No.
(5 word rule applies)

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Years, 25 plus if done correctly

 

[Ydiydi]

No.
(5 word rule applies)

Thank you for quick reply

 

[Sharp Point]

Years, 25 plus if done correctly

Really, didn’t know soldered fittings had a shelf life. You on the juice Mr C?

 

[Ydiydi]

Years, 25 plus if done correctly

Good to know thank you

Really, didn’t know soldered fittings had a shelf life. You on the juice Mr C?

So it lasts indefinitely?

 

[Sharp Point]

I’d say forever, as long as the pipe and fitting isn’t in adverse conditions

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Really, didn’t know soldered fittings had a shelf life. You on the juice Mr C?

That’s how long the manufacturers warranty them for

 

[Welder]

No.
(5 word rule applies)

Oh you mean the inherently bl00dy stupid 5 word rule ...

 

[Sharp Point]

That’s how long the manufacturers warranty them for

Yeah, see where you’re coming from

Oh you mean the inherently bl00dy stupid 5 word rule .

That’s nowt, you tried posting again directly after another post

 

[Aire]

That’s how long the manufacturers warranty them for

But how long is the warranty on the solder?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

But how long is the warranty on the solder?

Till I’m out the door

 

[rpm]

Oh you mean the inherently bl00dy stupid 5 word rule .

After going from a possible 1 month ban to Dan giving me multiple likes in 24hrs I couldn't possibly comment mate

 

[Welder]

Till I’m out the door

That's called a Garden Gate warranty...

Yeah, see where you’re coming from

That’s nowt, you tried posting again directly after another post

No. TBH I'm hating this 'progress'...
I totally 'get' & understand Dan's point, but much of this 'improvement' has made the whole forum less intuitive. less easy to interact and react to posts and so far more 'clunky' without seemingly adding anything from a participant perspective - IM(not so)HO.

I would wager the number of posts per person is down