Old School Plumbing Tips for Soldering

Old School Plumbing Tips for Soldering

I've been soldering copper for decades, and while some folks online love to tell me I “suck at soldering,” let me tell you—I don’t have leaks. In this video, I’m showing you how to solder copper pipe the right way, using old-school tips that still hold up today.

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⏰ Chapters:
ntro & Why Soldering Still Matters ▶️ 00:00 - 00:00:29
Cutting Copper for Joints ▶️ 00:00:30 - 00:01:14
Repair Couplings vs. Standard ▶️ 00:01:14 - 00:02:28
Reaming, Beveling, and Water Turbulence ▶️ 00:02:28 - 00:03:42
Cleaning and Prepping the Pipe ▶️ 00:03:43 - 00:05:20
Flux Application Tips ▶️ 00:05:21 - 00:07:07
Holding Fittings in Place ▶️ 00:07:08 - 00:09:28
Proper Heating & Capillary Action ▶️ 00:09:28 - 00:11:07
Fire Protection & Table Setup ▶️ 00:11:08 - 00:12:55
Soldering Vertical Joints ▶️ 00:12:56 - 00:14:28
Why I Wipe & Inspect Joints ▶️ 00:14:28 - 00:15:41
Letting Joints Cool Naturally ▶️ 00:15:42 - 00:17:14
Final Thoughts & Soldering Philosophy ▶️ 00:17:15 - 00:18:06
Wrap Up & More to Watch ▶️ 00:18:07 - 00:18:38
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