Leaking solder joint on boiler return.

[robbie77]

Hi

I have been insulating the boiler room and bashed a copper pipe coming from the boiler. I think it's the return pipe to the boiler. It's oil fired condensing boiler s plan plus.
I have a torch and solder Will I still need to drain while system down to empty water out to fix or is there another way with it being the return pipe?

Thanks

 

[muggles]

Needs draining, you can't solder pipes with water in them

 

[denso13]

You'll need to drain the pipe completely or it wont solder.

 

[robbie77]

You'll need to drain the pipe completely or it wont solder.

So drain while system?

 

[denso13]

So drain while system?

Depends on the level of the leak. As long as the pipe is drained you don't have to empty the full system.

 

[terryplumb]

Showing a picture of the joint / position may be helpful. And of course you will need flux as well as torch & solder !!

 

[robbie77]

Thanks. I've had another look and I've just knocked a ball valve thread higher up and its dribbling down so tightened up and looks ok.
No need for the torch!
Cheers