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Re: Re-solder existing copper fittings said by Red_Menace:I was hoping for an easier way to do the repair, but it is looking like a complete redo is in order. One cut, two disassemblies and four re-solders isn't much of a redo for people remotely used to doing it... that's about as simple as it gets to do this sort of small job properly while reusing existing pipes and other hardware.
For many such small projects, the most "difficult" step is to quit looking for an easier/lazier way. |
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AsherN
join:2010-08-23
Thornhill, ON | reply to Red_Menace
PPPFFFFHHHHTTTT!!!
Amateurs.
Do it the Canadian way. Duct Tape.  :):):) |
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 Red_Menacepoking around since 1978
join:2001-11-03
Littleton, CO | reply to InvalidError
It is next to impossible to get in there, since it was installed from the other side before the floor went it. I was just looking for alternatives to tearing up half my garage ceiling and setting my face on fire. I can't go much further back either, since that is where the main support beam is. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | Seriously, a well done epoxy repair may last 20 or more years. Give it a try. Otherwise, can you take the section of duct out so you have better working room? |
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Red_Menacepoking around since 1978
join:2001-11-03
Littleton, CO | It would be fun cutting anything out in that space. The leak isn't that big (it took several years to soak through), so I think I'll try an epoxy repair kit first before tearing up anything more. |
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| said by Red_Menace:It would be fun cutting anything out in that space. That's why some have suggested cutting on the LEFT side of the beam... cut there, heat the bottom joint to remove the leftover horizontal stub, heat the top elbow to remove the vertical piece, clean up, re-flux, put everything back in. No need to cut anything in the problematic duct area itself.
One thing I learned when trying to recycle welded hardware is to be particularly careful with dripping/splashing solder while attempting to rough things apart... joints contaminated by hard water can be quite stubborn. |
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| replace with quick connect fittings no soldering needed
i used 2 quick connects (compression fitting on a copper water line in an area that had a verry tight fit it has been at least 5 years with out leaks the ones i used were compression fittings
insert pipe and tighten the compression nut
»www.probite.com/plumbing/how-to-···per.html
these are snap quick connects |
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