jhighley New Member Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 16, 2007 #1 Can I solder the threaded joint on a tub/shower faucet instead of using teflon tape or pipe dope? Thanks, Josh
Can I solder the threaded joint on a tub/shower faucet instead of using teflon tape or pipe dope? Thanks, Josh
Jadnashua Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx Messages 32,770 Reaction score 1,195 Points 113 Location New England Feb 16, 2007 #2 If you check, many valves are sized so that a 1/2 (or 3/4 if it needs that size) pipe will fit inside the threaded portion. Just clean it and flux it well as if it was a standard coupling and solder.
If you check, many valves are sized so that a 1/2 (or 3/4 if it needs that size) pipe will fit inside the threaded portion. Just clean it and flux it well as if it was a standard coupling and solder.