08-09-2018, 08:47 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-09-2018, 08:53 PM by Duncan Grimmond.)
I agree wiv 'im!
If the metal around any leak is thoroughly cleaned to bare metal there is no reason why a soldered patch or sweated join should not work. Use an active flux to help keep the metal clean while soldering. Remember that carrying molten solder to the area to be worked will help to transfer heat quickly to the join area. If it flows easily it will indicate that you have achieved soldering temperature. Thorough heating can be difficult to achieve but without it the sweating process will be ineffective or partial.
Make sure all trades of flux are removed after soldering as there will be acidic residues which will attack the soldered metal.
Cleanliness is essential (if not next to godliness) in any soldering operation.
If the metal around any leak is thoroughly cleaned to bare metal there is no reason why a soldered patch or sweated join should not work. Use an active flux to help keep the metal clean while soldering. Remember that carrying molten solder to the area to be worked will help to transfer heat quickly to the join area. If it flows easily it will indicate that you have achieved soldering temperature. Thorough heating can be difficult to achieve but without it the sweating process will be ineffective or partial.
Make sure all trades of flux are removed after soldering as there will be acidic residues which will attack the soldered metal.
Cleanliness is essential (if not next to godliness) in any soldering operation.