The CORRECT Way To Fix A Leaking Joint (UNSOLDERING) | GOT2LEARN

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Here's a complete guide on how to repair a leaking joint whether it wasn't soldered correctly or it just started leaking in time, this guide will assist you in repairing it the CORRECT way, not the quick-fix way :)
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@Got2Learn 5 месяцев назад

Join my plumbing forum for free: got2learn.freeforums.net/

@jodywade5617 3 года назад

As a Plumber who has been doing this trade for 45 years, I give you two thumbs up. Clean joint and all.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

👌👌👌 thank you sooooo much Jody!!!

@blackbirdmetaldetecting6893 3 года назад

Good job brother, I was a Licensed plumber for 28 years . My mentor was very hard on me but when I realized why I thanked him every time I saw him . I miss plumbing sometimes but being retired at 50 years old feels great .....

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🤘🤘🤘

@irishmike4914 3 года назад

My old curmudgeon plumber gave tough love. He who has leaks buys drinks.

@johncharlemagne9449 4 года назад

This guy knows what he’s talking about I’ve been working on pipework for more than 40 years listen to him he’s showing you how to do it the correct way.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

;)

@AMindInOverdrive 4 года назад

How do we know that YOU know what you are talking about? LOL...sorry...couldn't resist ;-)

@flagmichael 2 года назад

Being a home handyman, I noticed that sometimes I could not get the solder to wick cleanly. I was picking up materials at our local hardware store where they have experienced tradesmen who provide invaluable advice. The plumber explained to me that paste flux has a limited life - a few months can make it tougher to work with - and mine was years old. Sure enough, the cheap can of flux I bought was immensely better than the can I had for so many years.

@beerbeforebreakfast 2 года назад

Laco Flux, Sterling solder, Mapp (yellow) gas for your torch. You will be invincible!

@johnlennon1151 2 года назад

Get a tradesman to do it.

@blackpine6693 2 года назад

Never had trouble with flux, clean , with proper heating……..water, closed system causing steam, or air expansion….

@dontfit6380 2 года назад

@@blackpine6693 same here and I’m still using a quart of flux I bought in 1996

@nickjones9867 2 года назад

@@johnlennon1151 what, so they can smash big holes in your house just to fix a single joint and charge you £250 for the privilege? No thanks.

@jeffchew9677 3 года назад

I’ve been doing commercial plumbing for decades and this guy is showing the proper procedures on every video I’ve seen. Some circumstances won’t allow you to get all the water out of the area in question. If this happens you may have to use a slip coupling to repair the leak. Doing this will allow you to cut the pipe near the leak to drain the remaining water. After it is drained you can mark your pipe so you can assure your coupling is centered before soldering your joints.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thanks Jeff 🙏🙏🙏

@stephenholland6328 2 года назад

Jeff, thanks for providing validation so we amateurs can’t have confidence in the videos.

@MrOlaf1972 2 года назад

As a professional hvac tech, this vid has filled in some of the gaps in my soldering education. Soldering has never really been my strong point0 mostly because my teachers never really covered this stuff in this sort of detail. Thanks!!!

@NuttyProfessor- 2 года назад

You solder your line sets?

@bouncycastle955 2 года назад

Interesting, I usually go for the 'put a piece of tape on it and run away' technique. Might have to add this one to my arsenal.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤣

@K....D.... Год назад

Window licker

@sparkythedetroitdoggo8281 2 года назад

This is fantastic . As an industrial maintenance technician I always do everything myself . However I have always found it difficult to solder copper pipes correctly . I was having a miserable time with my new hot water heater installation . Your advice saved me countless hours of work . Thank you so much for the help ! God bless ! (New subscriber)

@cliftonjarvis8010 2 года назад

Never say hot water heater ,just say water heater,if the water is hot you don’t need a heater.

@aa07011 4 года назад

You covered everything on how to fix this leak in short and interesting time, thank you!!!! I love how you explain things and the consequences of not following directions.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Dean!!!

@cnosprandt5155 Год назад

My father was a master at this. Unfortunately, I never payed close attention and he has passed away. This video and your others have been invaluable in filling the gaps in how this is done for me. Many thanks!

@Got2Learn Год назад

😇😇😇

@mindaugastuzikas 3 года назад

Not many 100% explanatory videos like this. Respect !

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing ;)

@palco22 3 года назад

Plumbing is an technical art ! I know a lot of plumbers and they are far from being artists. But I also know a few that are truly plumbing artists, It's so satisfying to see their work.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🙏

@BionicRusty 4 года назад

This is the best I’ve seen, in every way. - Instructions - Graphics to illustrate (amazing) - And lastly how conscientious you are. Keep up the great work sir. We DIY’ers salute you. 👏👏👍👍 Subscribed ✅

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome comment, thank you so much and I hope it goes around the world :)

@BionicRusty 4 года назад

Got2Learn I’m sure it will. So many cling on to tips and hacks but it’s a breath of fresh air to follow someone like you who so genuinely and generously wants to help. 👏👍

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you once again buddy ;)

@shawnrichards5016 3 года назад

I thank you for boosting my confidence! I was a little hesitant about fixing a major plumbing repair after our current freeze. I took the time to watch 3 of your videos and it all made perfect sense! I am glad to report no more leaks!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

😉😉😉

@jasonreynolds5155 4 года назад

This video provided exactly the direction I needed to fix a leaking outdoor shut-off for my garden hose faucet. I had to heat up and remove the old one then prep the copper pipes on either side and install a new one. The best part about this video and the others I’ve begun watching is not only are we being shown how to do something, there is also en explanation as to why it’s done that way as well. I like being able to do things like this on my own, but being able to do them properly and to code is monumental. Huge thank you for sharing these videos!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome comment, thank you so much Jason, good luck with your future repairs!

@Improveng1 3 года назад

I served my time as a maintenance engineer at a company in England that produced heat exchangers. There was a lot of soldering and brazing involved in the production of heat exchangers and there was a saying prevalent amongst my peers, and that was that, in both of these processes, "Cleanliness is Godliness". You can be too dirty, but you can't be too clean. This is always number one in my book but doesn't undermine your excellent advice.

@frankbrown6305 4 года назад

On large jobs I always test with air pressure. Makes any leak easy to fix. Great videos.

@wingerrrrrrrrr 2 года назад

Seems like a good idea, it might allow reflow of the joint without the water needing to be cleared out and the joint fully disassembled to redo it, as it would be just a continuation. Just would have to find a way to pressurize it though.

@reddbarnesful 4 года назад

I retired my torch, after Ridged came out with the ProPress. Haven’t had a leak in years. But you method an theory is true. Never, reheat to fill a void. Master Plumber for 20yrs.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, thanks ;)

@johnmarese1310 4 года назад

Electrician here. Couldn't fix a leak in a sprinkler system I'm installing, and this was the video that showed me how to fix this issue and why it happened. Great show! Thanks plumber!!!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome man, i'm glad I could help out ;)

@johnmarese1310 4 года назад

@@Got2Learn Me too!!!

@SH19922x 4 года назад

Both plumbing and cable running is about the simplest thing you could do, other electrical is hard, i think you guys are too overpaid compared to the kind of work mechanics and boilermakers do

@capitaldd5840 4 года назад

@@SH19922x Go fix a hundred shit filled toilets and busted plumbing stacks and you'll change your tune - and clothes. It depends on the job and work location. Dealer mechanics might work fast but they're inside a warm shop. Boiler makers - not the best environment , assuming they're in an actual boiler. But I've worked with many BM, who we not eager to work. So, your statement needs further thought and explanation. I guess your exposure to the trades is limited to RU-vid. This video shows a basic repair in an easy to access area - thats not usually the situation. Get out there And bust a knuckle... Cheers

@j.morrison73 4 года назад

I know I've viewed a few of his videos as I recognize his voice. Always learn or reminded of things every time. He makes youtube the success it is.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

So very nice of you :) thank you so much!

@gadooooo1 4 года назад

His next video will be on open heart surgery and after that on Spelunking on Mars. The guy can do everything and does everything as long as they’re in stock footage for him to overdub

@j.morrison73 4 года назад

@@gadooooo1 I guess you're thanking him for doing the research for us and putting it in layman's terminology ? Then I should be thank him for that as well. Just about every video I watch of his, I am reminded of lost knowledge and some new tips I've yet seen. As the 'dubbing' Martha would say, "That's a good thing".

@ronnak8427 3 года назад

You really know your stuff. I have looked at many videos on this as I had the same problem recently, and man you explained it the best and the reason for doing it. I was frustrated, as I always screw up when I have to solder vertical bottom part. I thank you, I followed your explanation and it worked out great. Keep up the good work.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Awesome man, mission accomplished for both of us, don't forget to share if you can, it really helps out, have a great day Ron!

@admannn 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos. I did my first ever pinhole repair based on two of your videos. Desoldering and this one. I thought I would have to replace the entire t-joint but your desolder video made this fix so much easier. I purchased all the items you recommended including the fire protector. Which, upon inspection, whomever did the previous work in that space did not use one as I could see burned wood. Anyhow, your videos are great. Thank you again.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

Yo uare most welcome Adam, glad to hear that it worked out for you buddy, have a good one!

@WmTyndale 4 года назад

Beautifully articulated. Valuable "crash course" in sweating copper!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, I love hearing that ;)

@90Beater 3 года назад

I am now more knowledgeable as a DIY home fixer for watching this. Thank you for the video. I have been doing it wrong for part of it and now know the correct way to fix my next leak. Wrapping the other connections to a three way joint is something I never considered.

@kevinjones9586 Год назад

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Easy to follow, thorough explanation covering all the principles involved, by someone who really knows what they are talking about. Giving many important details, but just the right amount to enlighten without being boring. Thanks for doing this.

@Got2Learn Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gabz91110 2 года назад

I wish there was a channel like this for every trade. It would be the perfect maintenance manual for everything. How to fix you car, your plumbing, your electrical, your windows, your roof, your floor, High quality content that covers all the potential errors and their repercussions. What you are doing is amazing. Thank you for all the great work.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

That would be sick, let's hope others hop onboard!!!

@TheSignatureK 2 года назад

ChrisFix is a decent channel for car maintenance.

@gabz91110 2 года назад

@@TheSignatureK thanks!

@ronb6182 2 года назад

Good video, my dad always wiped the excess solder from each joint you would never find a drip of solder on any of his joints. If one ever leaked he fixed it on the spot. The only time one would leak is in tight quarters. People don't take pride in their work. my dad was not a plumber, he was a refrigeration maintenance man. He also knew electrical.

@mariahsullinger3332 4 года назад

This video legit saved me & my husband! We had 1 tiny pin hole on the cold pipe joint on the shower rough in valve.. we followed these exact steps & it worked like a charm! Thank you!!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Glad it helped, awesome works guys!!!!!!!!!! :)

@TerryWheelyabarrabackApiary Год назад

Thank you thank you. i fixed an old copper pipe that haunted me for years. and finally now fixed it after watching your vid. it was in a tight no room spot. Your hint on using vice grips to separate clean sand and resolder using wet rags and I used tin foil as backing to stop fires. Really worked! It's great that people like you help people like me.🙂 Good Karma to you.✌

@1oolabob 4 года назад

I'm a professional plumber, so of course I want to toss in my $0.02 worth: Copper pipe that has water inside is nearly impossible to solder. The water becomes steam when you heat it, and the steam escapes through the joint you're trying to solder, keeping the metal from reaching soldering temperature, and pushing the partially melted solder out of the fitting. One of the best ways to overcome that if the pipe can't be completely dried inside is to leave an open fitting nearby, such as by using a screwed adapter for the last fitting to make. With 1/2-inch copper pipe, it's possible to solder if you can dry out about 10 inches of pipe away from the fitting to be soldered. The bigger the pipe size, the further away from moisture your soldering operation needs to be. In the first example here--if it's 3/4 or 1/2-inch pipe--it's better to cut the section out and use new fittings--with couplings--to make the repair, because it's so hard to get the inside of an already-soldered fitting clean enough. There are good tips and correct techniques in this video, but don't ignore the part that says soldering is a skill that takes practice. If you've never soldered copper pipe before, a repair that a pro could do in 10 minutes will be an hour or more of frustration for you.

@OnerousEthic 3 года назад

How about stuffing bread up the pipe to stop dripping water? I think glutinous is best. I’m going to try a bagel. Plain, without cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, or smoked Salmon. The pressure will blow it to the first open tap and the water will dissolve it.

@OnerousEthic 3 года назад

@Aww BS. Perhaps true for many, I will concede that the skill is not easy to learn, and that caution is advised, but the categorical abstinence is a bridge too far. I just repaired a faulty “professional” installation that failed prematurely. But it took me 5 days, and was very stressful. Your advice is good for most, but not all.

@diyjohn9584 2 года назад

@@OnerousEthic can not use bread in a closed system. I flare and install flare joints for those.

@andyxox4168 2 года назад

@@diyjohn9584 … sure you can, if your really worried about bread residue you can flush and refill the system once the work is completed (that’s good practice anyway to remove flus residues etc.)

@stevesvids 4 года назад

Loving the statement " I guarantee that if you've done it right it wont leak " made me chuckle. 👍

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

;)

@kevinhofer4922 3 года назад

Nothing in this world is guaranteed cept death n taxes. Sure as hell not having plumbing leaks. I’ve been doing it for 18 years n still get a leak now n then. Rare but it happens. I have coworkers with 20-30 years experience and same results

@jimguidetti2814 4 года назад

Great information. I was just about ready to do what you said not to do and I decided to watch your video first. You saved me more headaches. What I really liked is that you not only told me what not to do and what to do but you also showed why. When I un-soldered my leaking joint, I discovered that there was an un-soldered path from the front to the back of the joint that probably wouldn't have been fixed by adding solder at the joint. Thanks again.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Nice to hear, yeah, I don't see the point in saying something and not explaining it, glad to hear that you appreciated that ;)

@nmartin5551 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great video! It has been decades since my dad taught me how to sweat pipe. He’s no longer around for questions, and I have forgotten almost as much as I had learned back then!

@lennoxmakoajones 4 года назад

Very helpful for upcoming professionals. Enjoyed watching the video! One thing I do is use a dry rag when whipping the hot Soldier of the pipe makes it smooth and clean to get right back into the fitting

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much, yeah wiping seems to be a preference thing, I just choose not to do it, have a great day :)

@km0e69 3 года назад

Does the soldier ever complain about getting that hot?

@ItsMe-wf6kz 2 года назад

Don't wipe the joint too soon after soldering, if the solder hasn't set fully you can crack the joint causing it to leak.

@brianthompson5672 3 года назад

While I don't think I'll ever do this myself, I can appreciate a well made informational video. I watched it all just because it was so interesting :)

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@WebMedics 4 года назад

Excellent video, thank you for being so detailed and specific. As a doctor, I know how paying attention to the details saves lives, and in your case, you save people time, which leads to saving lives. Thank you Sir.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Yes, thank you very much!

@diesalweasel 4 года назад

And thank you for your service webmedics

@henryaxe1 3 года назад

I am doing house renovations in Southern France. I watch these videos regularly. This one is just perfect. Presentation etc, just the best. Thanks a lot.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you sooooooo much, share if you can, and good luck with those renos!!!

@andrzejhajder6405 2 года назад

What you mean learning soldering takes years? Today union plumbers - yong ones- are watching RU-vid videos and learn in one day.

@OldRaver 4 года назад

SO good of you to post these clips. Brilliant. Really building my confidence to do the pipework at my father’s on Monday! My Plumber let us down 😱 The kitchen fitter is coming on Tuesday for 5 days, so I am now going to have to: - move the mains stopcock 2ft to the right - move external tap pipe 3 ft to left (installing compression valve) - extend cold water pipe feed to boiler - extend pipe 3 ft to right, install compression valve near mains stopcock - move taps over 2 feet (install compression joints with hot/cold taps) - install compression joints to the washing machine Slightly over optimistic for a first attempt, but hey ho.🤞🏼

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, I am so glad I can help you out, and I hope everything goes well for you and your father!

@accidentalnick1982 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your 2 videos on this, they helped me get the job done first try with no leaks.

@user-ot5xz7wi9p 11 дней назад

Thanks a lot for your videos my friend. I watched your unsolder to remove redundant water line and I installed a new one and of course soldered. It was my first time and I’ve ran the line for days now and absolutely no leak thankfully. I followed your unsolder and solder copper pipe videos and it was a success! Thank you very much!

@adrianwt3848 4 года назад

Well I am not a professional plumber but I like to say that I am doing a good job. Even if it is a new or a repair joint I always use the same method : -clean both parts using grey or red scotchbrite - brush Rothenberger soldering paste on both fitting and pipe -heat up the joint and apply only a bit of solder I let it cool down for a minute and then apply a wet rag. The soldering paste is grey and when it heats up it starts looking like solder. This is the time when you should apply the solder. I hope it helps.

@ironeagle1281 4 года назад

First, I wanted to thank you for this and your other videos. Your well explained techniques have helped myself and I am sure many other weekend warriors become better at plumbing by improving skills with your pro tips and techniques. I thought I was pretty good (always got the job done), but now I am much better. I am currently working on an older 3 story Victorian home with mostly copper pipe (changed) and a few runs of the old iron which I can't easily access. It would be great if you could do some videos on older homes and working with old stuff with some tips on replacing inaccessible pipes (possibly with pex ?)and also dealing with old shut off valves. I have not had any luck trying to disassemble most of the older screw valves when the washers let go when you are trying to fix something simple and now it turns into a much bigger project.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Those are all very good ideas, I will start working on those, thank you so much and have fun with your future projects buddy :)

@Eastbaypisces 9 месяцев назад

@@Got2Learn do a video on no slip couplings

@Got2Learn 9 месяцев назад

@@Eastbaypisces I have: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ebvqSp-d8-0.html&ab_channel=Got2Learn

@Eastbaypisces 9 месяцев назад

@@Got2Learn yea my bad i forgot

@jjsudlow 3 года назад

Thanks. The tip about wrapping adjacent joints with a wet rag is something I wish I had known a number of years ago. It would have saved me a couple of trips from my isolated cottage to the closest hardware store.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Glad to help!

@stillinhere 3 года назад

So I started out wanting to see if my old skills were tucked away inside to fix a shower valve, and I'm learning things those who showed me didn't tell me. Plus, I'm now starting to get ideas for building some other non-plumbing things with the things you're teaching here. Thanks.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

:))

@fortknoxguy 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video! I'm a beginner and had a couple of leaking joints. Did what you said and it wasn't too bad to fix. No leaks now. 😊

@Got2Learn 9 месяцев назад

Great to hear!

@1glopz 4 года назад

U know that the plumbers are going to hate/love you because many viewers will try to half ass what you are so professionally teaching here Thanks a millon excellent tool

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@204kemist 2 месяца назад

Love the way you explained 🙏🏿… Always watch plumbers doing this and think it’s hard but now I get it.

@Got2Learn 2 месяца назад

🤜🤛

@rezonite 2 года назад

Wow @Got2Learn @1:45 you literally just taught me something that no other soldiering video ever did. And now I realize why im having so much trouble soldering. THANKS!

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

You are most welcome!!!!!

@maximerousselle5984 3 года назад

I completely agree with the problem of leaving some water in the tube. it first prevents the correct temperature to be obtained. And then, when you are doing the soldiering, the low part keeps cold because the energy you bring is mainly used to evaporate the water. Especially true if the water is constantly renewed because you warm the below tube where it stays !!

@jadesystem 3 года назад

Your videos are highly informative, very technical, and has helped many DIYers like myself who need this vital information to repair and resolve these issues ourselves. Your instructions are clear, with great advise and technical "know how" to do it right. Your cutaway view makes your explanation invaluable that substantiates the do's and don'ts. You are the best at what you do, as I'm a fan for life. Keep-up the great work MF (my friend) !!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@Eastbaypisces 9 месяцев назад

@@Got2Learn i gotta cut the pipe to drain water out, no other way grrr..

@BaffledApe 2 года назад

Great videos. I've been soldering copper pipes in domestic plumbing for years but I've learned some valuable tips from watching your videos. Thank you :)

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤗🤗🤗

@victormalagon5172 3 года назад

I recently found your channel. I enjoy how your videos are packed with actual information and knowledge on the actual subject. Thank you for sharing

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your kind comment Victor, really appreciate it :)

@soychingon2842 4 года назад

You the # one my friend I fix some things in my house following you directions.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, glad I could help!

@jack78654087 4 года назад

Is it just me that finds it really satisfying to watch the solder run around the joint?

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

No, it's a thing ;)

@peternotarfrancesco2614 4 года назад

It helps to clean the outside of the fitting and leaving a small bead as a structural reinforcement. Do not jostle that leads to a”cold solder joint”. Let it naturally cool as per the video.

@ceofounder 4 года назад

Most excellent, informative, educational, and teaching, plumbing video. Thank you so much for this knowledge.

@CraigSmith568 3 года назад

Great video. Checking out other videos since I am repairing existing lines and want to make sure I don't get screwed by water laying in the lines.

@teh60 4 года назад

You do an awesome job with these videos, very educational. Thumbs up.

@seanns1945 4 года назад

Great common sense is the best teacher. This video is very well presented and understandable. Thanks for the information.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Seann!!!

@timchrzanowski1518 3 года назад

Awesome video! I like the way you show the "right" way to do it. Learning these methods makes you a Craftsman and separates you from the others.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

😉😉😉

@keithwalker5078 Год назад

my dad was a plumber but always did the work and never taught me anything beyond holding a light. LOL just like he did when working on cars. But I am GREAT at holding a light but now have the confidence to try some simple plumbing repairs.

@jeremyolson4280 4 года назад

Very thorough, well organized and great visual aids.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you Jeremy!

@JoseDuarte-or1cc 3 года назад

Great vid, I just have one suggestion. The prep of the pipe has a lot to do with improper joining. What I'm referring to is when you sand the pipe, a lot of people make the mistake of going around in a circle. But if you go parallel with the pipe and create straight lines, the solder has a easier path to flow versus going over the miniscule ridges or "whoops" like I call them. Kinda like a dirt bike at a race track. Good luck

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@nasriazar3402 3 года назад

@Mo0shii 2 года назад

they never thought me this in HVAC, good tip.

@packetattack7437 Год назад

Shit, that's a great tip!

@dq7143 4 года назад

Your details show you are an experienced plumber. Great job!!!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

I appreciate that, thank you very much!

@chumbawunga1 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the video. I’ve been cooling down the solder joints straight away oops also probably putting in too much solder as an insurance gambit. Luckily all my joints have been leak free except yesterdays oops again. Very grateful again showing me the correct way to unsolder and make good the repair….

@richbarbarino4779 3 года назад

I used your tips yesterday with wiping the extra flus and using the tin flux you would think I was soldering for 20 years thanks for the help

@robemenecker4690 2 года назад

This video clearly explains some of the pitfalls that I probably would not have avoided had I just gone forward without educating myself first. Thank you for clearly explaining everything during the demonstration!

@haraldpost 2 года назад

No empty talk. Straight to the point. Great shots. Keep up the great work man!

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤗🤗🤗

@satman1w 4 года назад

Videos like this are rare! Not videos about soldering, but usefull videos! Excelent job!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Pero!

@antekb1979 3 года назад

I am not in industry and probably won't ever be, but your learning is great.

@davidaponte9451 4 года назад

The best way is clean off all the flux of the pipe and the fitting doing it you will have no problem at all .

@Beech1900pilot 4 года назад

Thanks for your videos. You taught me how to solder copper before. And today you taught me to unsolder copper. Thanks for the work you do!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Rock on!

@sunkat76 8 месяцев назад

Thank you from England. Very clear video of 'how to' and thank you for giving the reasons why you don't do certain things and for demonstrating the consequences. It is all a useful learning curve.

@Got2Learn 8 месяцев назад

You are very welcome!!

@spymasterjr7185 4 года назад

your channel is a must for all plumbers and DIY guys/girls. Keep up the good work

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you so much Spy, really appreciate all your comments ;)

@sandofarms 4 года назад

You are so smart I love you now I can think about soldering without vaporizing my flux.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, never enough love I guess :)

@cliftonjarvis8010 2 года назад

When I started in the plumbing trade in 1976 I was a apprentice,one of the plumbers would say all you need to know is torch stricker solder paste sand paper, just go get it don’t you use it,after 38 years in the trade i always remembered that.

@knopebnope45 Год назад

Thank you for this! I haven't done a lot of copper, but I've never had a problem before. I did a few joints in a bathroom remodel today, but had one that the solder was 'being weird on' and had a pinhole leak when I turned the water on. It was also my first time using MAP gas and it overheats the joint really quick apparently. I cleaned it all off and followed the steps here and so far so good.

@Got2Learn Год назад

😉

@rayc1503 4 года назад

Leaks happen bro, not often but once in a while. When you've completed 100's of joints it hard to gauge that odd one. Sometimes you forget to tighten that odd compression joint. I only really dry test gas lines. There's no second chances when safety is critical. Any plumber who tells you they haven't had a leak is a liar 😜. Keep up the excellent work bruh 👌

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

I agree with everything you said ghost, if you don't want any leaks, don't go to work, cuz it WILL happen one day or another.

@rayc1503 4 года назад

@@Got2Learn Tru dat bro, desoldered joints which a reformed are usually actually stronger. As the joint has been coated with solder (tinning). Your videos are looking super pro bro. Really super with the editing & CGI, bravo 👌.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thanks so much ghost! Yeah I want to do this type of editing in every video from now on, I am getting a lot of positive feedback from that, so it can only get better from now and on, :)

@theondebray 4 года назад

Ha! And always, the joint that leaks is one of the first you did, right at the back of the cupboard behind all the other pipes you've just put in! Quote from my plumbing tutor many years ago: "ALWAYS check your joints, they're like pretty women, turn your back & they are trouble.!"

@rayc1503 4 года назад

@@theondebray leaks happen especially when you have apprentices on hand. We've all been there, it was us creating devastation back at the beginning. Heck, sometimes you just have one of those days when you've done an install. By the end of it you just want to get the hell out and hey presto Mr leak shows up 🤷‍♂️

@jeffostroff 4 года назад

Another great video as usual my friend, always great explanation, great production, great lighting, and we're going to hunt down that loser that gave it a thumbs down! He can give your video all the thumbs down he wants, HE still doesn't have the silver plaque. Looks like you're headed to 500k!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Wow jeff, thank you so much! What he doesn't know is that he's totally wasting his time and my channel average for thumbs ups and downs is 94% to 6% so, he he'll haveto do a lot of overtime to even get it to 6.1% hahaaaa, it's ok though, they fuel me to maje more videos and that's what I need, cheers man!!

@pauljarrell8162 20 дней назад

Thank you so much for this. also I thought it was extremely cool that you went to the trouble to actually cut this joint in half so that everyone can see what’s happening on the inside. This is such a great video.

@atkinbrown2147 4 года назад

Effortlessly explained. Attention to detail is awesome.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@batmanbatman4137 4 года назад

VERY GOOD TIPS IM NEW TO SOLDERING ,THIS HELPED ME ALOT THANKS.👍👍

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Glad I could help out :)

@TheLannyboy 4 года назад

Keep up the vids they are needed for a lot of work I see out there Cheers

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Ain't no plan on stoppin' soon brotha, thanks man :)

@leapinglizard3021 3 года назад

Very helpful video. I am renovating my master bathroom and one seam leaked, perhaps from shifting the pipe to fit other fittings and lengths, and broke the seam. TIP! Use a wet/dry shop vac to evacuate residual water in the pipe. Put the vacuum hose end over the pipe opening, squeeze your fist around the end of the hose over the copper to create an air tight seal and vacuum as needed. Be sure to open a nearby valve to allow air to travel with the water. Dry the pipe with a torch for best results.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

An absolute must, here's a video I made on this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lNUAX6mJTlA.html

@michealbaer4917 3 года назад

Excellent 👍 repair, I only have found drips or leaking on others repairs that I did fix!

@tomsanders9491 3 года назад

So I'm not the only one that had to learn this the hard way

@larryzdanis5377 2 года назад

Recommend using dry rag (not wet) to remove the molten solder... as soon as a wet rag hits it the solder hardens (not the objective).. wear golved to avoid burns. great video

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

Great point!!!

@millermatic140 4 года назад

This helps a lot!! I’m making an air line with L copper tubing and two joints were black. Thanks again!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

My pleasure ;)

@mattdorsey2244 4 года назад

One of the very best 'how to' videos I have ever watched. Excellent work!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Matt, really appreciate it, don't forget to share if you can :))))

@someguy4351 4 года назад

as a journeyman plumber I approve this channel

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Lovely, thanks so much buddy!

@stockandgamblinglife Год назад

A little waxing with some flex seal. Dab of silicone aced out

@thomasfidow3996 4 года назад

I’m a 5th year apprentice and currently in plumbing school/ programs. Master plumbers and teachers who have done studies about soldering taught us to always run the torch or the heat all around the pipe while soldering not just heating the bottom and expect to have a strong joint. We actually cut the pipe and see the inside. I haven’t had any leaks by doing it the way we were taught.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

For small pipes up to 3/4", you can stay in the same spot or in the vicinity of, it won't matter.

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

That's interesting to think about. Best to be consistent in developing the art of soldering. But, in relatively small pipes, if you apply heat to one general area of a fitting, when the opposite side is JUST hot enough that the solder flows freely, the whole fitting MUST be hot enough to allow the joint to fill completely with solder.

@dmitripogosian5084 11 месяцев назад

And then in tight places you can't always get around the pipe with the torch.

@dmitripogosian5084 11 месяцев назад

@@wholeNwon With small pipes it always helps to use torch with wide enough flame, not just those pencil beam ones

@wholeNwon 11 месяцев назад

@@dmitripogosian5084 Hard to argue with that.

@YuriUK 2 года назад

I haven’t been working in a trade for almost 14 years due to my injury and watching videos like these gives me nostalgia.🥺 I’ve probable done millions of soldering joints if not more and for sure I had some hiccups in the beginning 🤣

@johnbaumann5459 4 года назад

One of the best how-to videos I've seen. Good visuals, clear and concise instructions. No if I can only find another one on the topic I was looking for: if lead free solder can be used on a joint already tinned with leaded solder...

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! To answer your question, it's totally fine if both mix together, don't worry ;)

@johnbaumann5459 4 года назад

@@Got2Learn Very kind of you to answer. Thanks! :-)

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

My pleasure ;)

@Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 года назад

You’re right, soldering is an art. The copper has to be clean, fluxed and heated to the correct temperature for it to suck that solder in. 👍

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Correct! Thx Viper for the kind comment, I like your new icon btw ;)

@Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 года назад

Got2Learn merci beaucoup 😁

@adamdemirs3466 3 года назад

The way I have found to be successful with copper pipe soldering is to make sure there is no moisture in or on the outside of the pipe. Keep the joint clean and use a liberal amount of flux on every surface to be soldered. If those three things are done your solder joint will adhere no matter how ugly you solder. Remembering that the solder itself chases the heat so i apply on the separate side that I am applying the torch so it will travel throughout the joint.

@sog4646 2 года назад

If you are soldering a shutoff valve on a line with any moisture in it, make sure the valve is open. Steam in a pipe will bounce a closed valve off a ceiling. 😁

@jkozelek6 2 года назад

You can do it with water running out through the hole. You just have to add the solder or you may use a welder and just tack bunch above the area that needs to be repaired. You also will need a grinder so you may grind the "weld" downwards over the leaky area. Obviously if you have a large enough hole you won't be able to do it with running water. Hope you learned something today. Err, hope it helps someone in the future.

@apeusmaximus 2 года назад

Great vid. I’m blown away by the fact that some pipes in some countries are copper

@moonnight9018 4 года назад

As you said perfect.... really great steps from a respected master....sir if you can me and I know the others too maybe want see videos about installing and soldering Gaz .... thank you very much for all .... Menaouer... Algeria 🇩🇿

@For891 3 года назад

For horizontal pipes with residual water in them, I stuff a little piece of bread in the pipe before I soldier it. Works every time.

@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962 3 года назад

I once made the mistake of using whole wheat bread as a stopper. It was all I had and store was miles away. Typical electrician (me) screw up. I soon discovered that wheat berries in dough don't dissolve. I had to take the joint apart and re-sweat after it clogged the faucets. Only use soft white bread dough as a stopper. As previously stated, "it works every time".

@FJPETER 3 года назад

The problem to get all water out is often best resolved with a vacuum cleaner sucking or blowing inside the tube. The airstream will move or even dry up the water and avoid a saturated steam inside the tube when heating.

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

I once "repaired " a very visible leaking joint by turning off the water supply so that the exterior of the pipe could be completely dried. I roughened the area and applied "liquid steel", an old product very much like JB Weld. Let it harden and turned on the water. There was no leaking. This was a lot easier for me at the time than an orthodox repair. I knew it wouldn't "last". But, exactly 60 YEARS later, it was still bone dry. More recently I had a pipe leak that was also visible but where draining and drying would be very difficult so I tried a silicone tape wrap. That's still holding up now at 4 years. For the time being, I saved myself a LOT of work.