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I have to chase in pipework (from under the floor where the rads are , up to the valves, about 1ft chase) for all our radiators into the wall, I have been bending the pipes on first 2 but struggle to get a full length bent in and under the flooring joists (so just one join onto existing pipework), so I am looking to solder lengths together with elbows, this will also allow me to chase less into the wall as the bend radius is a good 3 inches which means I have to go 3-4 inches into the wall, but with elbows I could go half that, I know its not best to use elbows when chasing in but I was of the opinion that may be 'compression' elbows only? - If needed I could bend the chased bits in no probs and solder the runs from 'bent' pipe to existing pipe.
I have not done this before, but am able.. I sought advice from one of the local sheds staff whilst looking and he said its best to use the elbows that have solder already in them? I wasnt sure? thought they may get slated, they were double the price of standard elbows without solder on.
can anybody advise me on best equipment to get for the job, and also offer up some usage advice and tips? was looking at 'Standard Flame' burners with tins of gas, flux and solder - the guy said I wont need solder if I get the elbows with solder already in them, but unsure if too use those or not?
whats others thoughts on pre-soldered elbows?
thanks
I have not done this before, but am able.. I sought advice from one of the local sheds staff whilst looking and he said its best to use the elbows that have solder already in them? I wasnt sure? thought they may get slated, they were double the price of standard elbows without solder on.
can anybody advise me on best equipment to get for the job, and also offer up some usage advice and tips? was looking at 'Standard Flame' burners with tins of gas, flux and solder - the guy said I wont need solder if I get the elbows with solder already in them, but unsure if too use those or not?
whats others thoughts on pre-soldered elbows?
thanks