BimmerRacer
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Have never done this before and added two ball valves at the end of my supply lines a few days ago. Not much drama except for not having the lead-free solder on hand and being smart enough to read the label before starting. One pipe was a bit stubborn and shop vac came in handy to suck the water out of it. Oh, and leaving the valves open with my wife watching for leaks as I turned the water back on. She didn't find it as funny. No leaks, looks good.
Now, my brother calls me yesterday and has a leaky valve. He says since I now can sweat pipes, I should come over. So, I do and no drama there either. Also extended and capped his in-laws lines in the kitchen as they are remodeling.
So, it looks nice and pretty (I am sure not as pretty as a pro can make it), but no pig slop award material either, no leaks, but since I have never done this before, could it still be wrong and if so, how? I guess I am looking for reassurance I didn't screw things up.
Also, apparently they had a plumber set of sprinklers in the building as he was making was switching out the water heater. Not fun from what I hear, FD had to come out...it's one of those apartments with individual mechanical room off the balconies.
Now, my brother calls me yesterday and has a leaky valve. He says since I now can sweat pipes, I should come over. So, I do and no drama there either. Also extended and capped his in-laws lines in the kitchen as they are remodeling.
So, it looks nice and pretty (I am sure not as pretty as a pro can make it), but no pig slop award material either, no leaks, but since I have never done this before, could it still be wrong and if so, how? I guess I am looking for reassurance I didn't screw things up.
Also, apparently they had a plumber set of sprinklers in the building as he was making was switching out the water heater. Not fun from what I hear, FD had to come out...it's one of those apartments with individual mechanical room off the balconies.