product called 'just for copper'

lilbittybathroom · Sep 11, 2007

i saw a product called 'just for copper' that purports to be a solderless way to join copper pipes. since im rotten at solder, im interested. anyone have any experience with this product?

Dunbar Plumbing · Sep 11, 2007

It's the #1 product for service calls for licensed plumbers to come and fix for a generous fee.

Sponsor · 2022-01-29T12:20:58-0800

GrumpyPlumber · Sep 11, 2007

You bumped into one of dozens of products specifically designed to woo the jaded homeowner.
On copper there aren't any shortcuts that are trustworthy.
Plumbers even have a new product called "Propress" that intends to appease those who don't like soldering, it makes a seal with rubber but it isn't gaining momentum with pro's.
General concensus amongst pro's speaks volumes.

Nate R · Sep 13, 2007

Am I just lucky, or does the average homeowner have a tough time soldering? My first soldering job was putting a tee into the main water line into the house, and running new copper to a hose bib. 14 joints leak free the first time. Haven't had to do any since then.

Dunbar Plumbing · Sep 13, 2007

Nate R said:
Am I just lucky, or does the average homeowner have a tough time soldering? My first soldering job was putting a tee into the main water line into the house, and running new copper to a hose bib. 14 joints leak free the first time. Haven't had to do any since then.

Soldering is actually a quite simple process.....it's just that dealing with existing systems provides tons of circumstances that affect the task.

Once you follow the procedures correctly and remove all chances of water from the equation....it goes quite simple. Knowing the cause and effect of fluid dynamics helps as well.

Geniescience · Sep 13, 2007

Ian Gills said:
... soldering in easy spots....

that covers it, in a nutshell. Where it is hard, where it is easy. Couldn't have said it better.

david

GrumpyPlumber · Sep 13, 2007

Ian Gills said:
I'm tempted to become an unlicensed plumber, doing gas work for landlords. Now that would make someone Grumpy.

Yer fired.

Markts30 · Sep 13, 2007

Now you've done it... You woke Grumpy....

"Some days I wake up grumpy...
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Some days I just let him sleep..."<snicker>

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