Soldering of copper tubing is really a tough job. Only 3 out of 10 plumbers correctly know how to do soldering of copper tubing. The other plumbers do not know how to solder copper tubing because they were trained to do soldering in plastic tubes like pex, Cpvc and Pvc etc.
While working with copper pipes, make sure not to miss any soldering steps because it can lead to disastrous results. If you can learn the steps mentioned below, you should be able to do perfect soldering of copper joint. In order to avoid any leaks that could cause damage to your home, here are some helpful tips mentioned by our company Plumber Feltham. They will help you to get perfect joint of solder every time. These are as follows:
Cut the pipe to desired size.
Clean the inside of the fitting.
Flux the pipe from inside and outside of the fitting.
Timing to solder
Clean and debur the pipe.

Cutting of the pipe
Cutting of the pipe according to size helps in joining piping system together. You can use a tubing cutter for cutting pipes.

Cleaning the pipe:
You can clean the pipe with the help of sand cloth or paper. Use sand at each end of pipe until it shines.
Make sure to remove oils by manufacturers. Remove copper and sand residue with the help of clothes.
The deburring tool helps in removing rough edges that can lead to leakage. Try to flux the fittings of pipes. You can also use the flux brush for this purpose. It will ensure tinned and cleaned joint of the pipes.

Call a plumber

Seek help from our well-trained and professional plumbers at Plumbers Feltham. We provide quality services to our customers with less cost.
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