Even though the solder looked to run well around this elbow when I applied the heat and solder. On the front lip it looks like its not filled in one place?
solderd fitting looks cracked?
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on the bottom left of the fitting looks un-filled?
A little heat, dip the end of the solder in flux and touch it in if you're worried.
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is it acceptable to do this. Thought I may have to cut out and start again?
Just don't overheat or overly disturb the joint. Proof of the pudding is in the testing 
Would I need to do both sides of the elbow though is only one side I am questioning
Nope, work the heat from the pipe end of the fitting up to the joint, just work quickly with that one area.
Chances are it's run ok tho and if you could test just now that'll tell you.
Chances are it's run ok tho and if you could test just now that'll tell you.
Thanks even with the gap between the pipe and the fitting lip? Is it likely the solder has run all the way around further down the fitting
Yup, if you followed the golden rule, arnd 15mm solder for 15mm pipe, 22mm for 22mm etc .... then it should be fine, but again, it's all in correct testing and commissioning.
A touch of heat and solder dipped in flux will sort it if you're not happy. You will get a feel for it as you build more confidence.
A touch of heat and solder dipped in flux will sort it if you're not happy. You will get a feel for it as you build more confidence.
added at least 15mm solder
have you seen fittings with a line without solder on the lip before and have been ok?
lol, you're just not convinced are you??
Have I come across soldering that looks like your's and worse on old pipework and has been leak free for years, yup, loads of times. Mine are perfect you see Have a I had to fill a little gap that was left when I've soldered then, yes, usually when it's still hot tho. That being said I would still have confidence in my soldering to re-warm a new joint and make it good. It's an experience thing TBH, I guess you're new to soldering?
Ultimately if you're at all unhappy then in the time it took to get the 1st reply to this, it could have been re-made.
Have I come across soldering that looks like your's and worse on old pipework and has been leak free for years, yup, loads of times. Mine are perfect you see
Have a I had to fill a little gap that was left when I've soldered then, yes, usually when it's still hot tho. That being said I would still have confidence in my soldering to re-warm a new joint and make it good. It's an experience thing TBH, I guess you're new to soldering?Ultimately if you're at all unhappy then in the time it took to get the 1st reply to this, it could have been re-made.
If I re_warmed it it would be tomorrow now
Havr an air tester may just pull this out
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