Lithnights
Member
I have researched this one here on the forum but can't find an answer..
I want to replace a couple of old shut off valves with new ball valves (most seem to be made of brass) in my accessible basement. I want to sweat them.
I believe I can do this 1 of 2 ways..
1) Buy a threaded shutoff valve, screw in a threaded adapter, then sweat the adapter to the incoming pipe. Then do the same thing for the outgoing pipe. Thus sweating copper to copper.
OR
2) Buy a non threaded shutoff valve, and just sweat the valve to the incoming pipe. Then do the same thing for the outgoing pipe. Thus sweating copper to brass.
I would think number 1 would be easier to do based on what I've read about it more difficult to solder to brass. Is that true?
What is the easier/better alternative?
Or if I'm completely wrong in my analysis/options, please let me know.
Thanks!
I want to replace a couple of old shut off valves with new ball valves (most seem to be made of brass) in my accessible basement. I want to sweat them.
I believe I can do this 1 of 2 ways..
1) Buy a threaded shutoff valve, screw in a threaded adapter, then sweat the adapter to the incoming pipe. Then do the same thing for the outgoing pipe. Thus sweating copper to copper.
OR
2) Buy a non threaded shutoff valve, and just sweat the valve to the incoming pipe. Then do the same thing for the outgoing pipe. Thus sweating copper to brass.
I would think number 1 would be easier to do based on what I've read about it more difficult to solder to brass. Is that true?
What is the easier/better alternative?
Or if I'm completely wrong in my analysis/options, please let me know.
Thanks!