What is the worth of a good torch for soldering pipe

[bernardgreen]

Experience beats theory hands down

With an open mind they complement each other for a better solution that on their own neither could achieve

 

[ianmcd]

With an open mind they complement each other for a better solution that on their own neither could achieve

I would trust an old tradesman for advice long before I would listen to anything that you have read about

 

[durhamplumber]

With an open mind they complement each other for a better solution that on their own neither could achieve

You should be a politician,sometimes there is no short cut to experience in practical tasks,no matter your IQ,reading list,qualifications or intelligence.

 

[bernardgreen]

I would trust an old tradesman

So would I, it is the trained monkeys who are not to be trusted.

 

[IT Minion]

I would trust an old tradesman for advice long before I would listen to anything that you have read about

Trust no one, verify everything. Just because someone's been doing something for donkeys years doesn't mean it's right

 

[jeff the gasman]

You crack me up Bernie.



Although I agree a chefs lamp will struggle with 22nm or damp work

Don’t knock Bernie! He fitted central heating to his basement using scaffold poles.

 

[bernardgreen]

using scaffold poles.

no way would I use scaffold poles, it iwas hollow tree logs, much lower carbon footprint,

 

[Keithmac]

I use a Superfire 2 at work all the time to free off seized fasteners, bought on for home as well as it's handy for working on cars.

Maybe one day I'll use it for the plumbing!.

 

[ianmcd]

no way would I use scaffold poles, it iwas hollow tree logs, much lower carbon footprint,

I tried that but couldnt get the solder to run

 

[durhamplumber]

Just because someone's been doing something for donkeys years doesn't mean it's right

True, always an exception to the rule.