Making the Perfect End Feed Solder Joint

[tuttogallo]

I prefer using end feed type copper fittings and I have had a good success rate.

However, I usually get an ugly drip of solder. Could anyone advise how I could avoid that and make a really neat job?. I know I am being a bit OCD about this, but that's just me!

thanks

tuttogallo

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

As well as advice on making the perfect solder joint. I have also learned about:
- cats
jack russels normally fix them
- unblocking toilets
you put it there you fix it
- female plumbing
cant be fixed,its got a mind of its own
- activities of electricians
​there all weird

 

[Dotty]

- cats
jack russels normally fix them

Unless the parrot's in a chicken fueled frenzy........

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Unless the parrot's in a chicken fueled frenzy........

lol,its tried beef tonight likes that as well, and it bit lizzie,god help us its tasted blood and wants more

 

[Dotty]

lol,its tried beef tonight likes that as well, and it bit lizzie,god help us its tasted blood and wants more

Told you! I bleeding told you!
We're all doomed!

 

[lame plumber]

parrots large grey chatty things always asking for grapes when all it wants is the finger holding the grape

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

parrots large grey chatty things always asking for grapes when all it wants is the finger holding the grape

thats so true LOL

 

[OGBUzzard]

Just use your flux brush to flick the droplet off, obviously you have to keep the flame on the joint until just before you're about to flick it. wire wool brushed back and forth parallel to the pipe also works...

 

[tamz]

Whats wrong with using your finger? It won't burn you. Try it

 

[Gray0689]

Whats wrong with using your finger? It won't burn you. Try it

Lol you do that too

 

[plum ber]

tip of the century this is

Deffo as them gas bottles aint cheap.......

hang on just eard a firework?? Dec right??? madness

 

[tamz]

Lol you do that too

All the time lol

 

[Howsie]

...error in the above, most plumbers STILL put too much solder in....but are creative in pipe supportView attachment 9103

If its out of sight then who cares? As long as it doesn't leak.

 

[plum ber]

If its out of sight then who cares? As long as it doesn't leak.

:13:

what about water hammer and pipe support though??

 

[Howsie]

:13:

what about water hammer and pipe support though??

I was commenting on the soldering.

 

[plum ber]

I was commenting on the soldering.

Apologies in that case as it is a great effort and does kinda support the pipe in question