Dear All,
I have been trying to pipe in 22mm copper to a new downstairs shower valve.
I have been using 22mm pre-soldered Yorkshire ring fittings which I purchased from a local supplier, Wickes or Screwfix. I am not sure which. Now and again to reduce leak possibilities I have been applying additional lead based solder around each joint.
The flux I have been using is Laco flux. All copper and fittings have been cleaned properly with wire wool before soldering.
Despite my best efforts I have been experiencing leaks especially when the 3 bar Stuart Turner pump is active.
I have done lots of soldering and have never really had leaks in solder fittings.
I would ask if anyone has ever experienced problems with yorkshire fittings or the above flux.
I have been trying to pipe in 22mm copper to a new downstairs shower valve.
I have been using 22mm pre-soldered Yorkshire ring fittings which I purchased from a local supplier, Wickes or Screwfix. I am not sure which. Now and again to reduce leak possibilities I have been applying additional lead based solder around each joint.
The flux I have been using is Laco flux. All copper and fittings have been cleaned properly with wire wool before soldering.
Despite my best efforts I have been experiencing leaks especially when the 3 bar Stuart Turner pump is active.
I have done lots of soldering and have never really had leaks in solder fittings.
I would ask if anyone has ever experienced problems with yorkshire fittings or the above flux.