unsweating fitting without disturbing fitting 1inch below
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Its the top connection I need off. To re-attach to that pipe. Do-able do you think?
Its the top connection I need off. To re-attach to that pipe. Do-able do you think?
Should be ok.
Source code says you posted an image but I can't see it for some reason!
All depends on how you control the heat to the area.
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Yes but only once. It's fine, but needs a top up sometimes mid burn.
As it's the top fitting, just wrapping the lower fitting in a well wetted rag should be OK. Grip the fitting to be removed with pliers, etc and use a bit of a turning force on it. As soon as the solder melts it will give and then twist off. If you are going to re-solder something onto the pipe where the fitting was removed from, re-apply the heat a couple more times to the pipe while also wiping off the melted solder with a dry rag. Wire wool or abrasive cloth should get any residue of solder off end of pipe.
Indeed.
And to add.... When soldering in general, I never use a wet rag. Use a dry cloth and a plant sprayer.
And to add.... When soldering in general, I never use a wet rag. Use a dry cloth and a plant sprayer.
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