Hi,
Hope someone can help me with this one please ??
Competent DIY'er here, who's soldered dozens and dozens of copper fittings without any issue.
I've just cut out a section of vertical 15mm copper pipe that had a pin prick leak for months and had to use a solder ring slip coupling to put the new section in. I soldered the joints (not very well) and the bottom of the slip coupling joint leaked . I can only think it's because it was so difficult to get the flux into a slip coupling . I've resoldered it while it was still in place and the leak has stopped, but not being a pro, I'm not confident with the longevity of the joint ??
If a soldered joint is now watertight, will it stay watertight, or do you think I should get someone in to do the job properly ??
Cheers,
Graeme.
Hope someone can help me with this one please ??
Competent DIY'er here, who's soldered dozens and dozens of copper fittings without any issue.
I've just cut out a section of vertical 15mm copper pipe that had a pin prick leak for months and had to use a solder ring slip coupling to put the new section in. I soldered the joints (not very well) and the bottom of the slip coupling joint leaked . I can only think it's because it was so difficult to get the flux into a slip coupling . I've resoldered it while it was still in place and the leak has stopped, but not being a pro, I'm not confident with the longevity of the joint ??
If a soldered joint is now watertight, will it stay watertight, or do you think I should get someone in to do the job properly ??
Cheers,
Graeme.
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