Soldering near compression joint

[northernchappy]

Is it ok to solder a joint close(about 3 inches) to a compression joint?
wasn't sure if i'd melt any plumbing tape on olive or something

 

[doitall]

It's fine.

 

[Happyplumber]

You will be fine dont worry i solder right upto a compression joint when needed

The olive creates a water tight seal not any PTFE tape

 

[denso13]

Is it a gas pipe?

 

[bengasman]

Is it a gas pipe?

Good question; what is the pipe for and what is it made off?

 

[Happyplumber]

It must be plastic pipe,using push fit fittings and has gas running through it

THATS WHY HE IS TRYING TO SOLDER IT

FFS USE SOME COMMON SENSE

 

[CharteredEngineer]

If there is PTFE in the compression joint and you melt it, the joint is likely to leak. If there is no PTFE = no problem.

I don't usually use PTFE in compression joints but plenty of people do, so my advice would be to do it with caution.

 

[commercialman]

If you were taking the bother to drain down & solder then obviously loose the compression fitting.

 

[hansthebear]

this forum is excellent at making mountains out of molehills tbh

 

[kevplumb]

also excellent at making assumpsions

 

[bengasman]

It must be plastic pipe,using push fit fittings and has gas running through it
THATS WHY HE IS TRYING TO SOLDER IT
FFS USE SOME COMMON SENSE

I have heard/seen plenty of people trying to solder malleable steel, stainless steel, galvanised steel and chrome(d) pipe, and not even only diy-ers.
Not to mention lead.

 

[commercialman]

Much rather wipe a taft , underhand , rolled , knuckle or even branch joint than use a lead lock ..........& when i can't find the fustian cloth/mole skin/wiping cloth i'll revert to a brown paper bag. ............old school @ it's best.

We even used to make are own lead ingots/sticks.............

 

[northernchappy]

phew wat a few weeks i've had.! anyway thanks for the replies..
it's a 15mm water pipe.. wouldn't dare meddle with a gas pipe
will be tackling the job today.. ta for the replies again!

 

[misterdubya]

Much rather wipe a taft , underhand , rolled , knuckle or even branch joint than use a lead lock ..........& when i can't find the fustian cloth/mole skin/wiping cloth i'll revert to a brown paper bag. ............old school @ it's best.

We even used to make are own lead ingots/sticks.............

 

[gasafengineer]

Much rather wipe a taft , underhand , rolled , knuckle or even branch joint than use a lead lock ..........& when i can't find the fustian cloth/mole skin/wiping cloth i'll revert to a brown paper bag. ............old school @ it's best.

We even used to make are own lead ingots/sticks.............

You ever had the pleasure of wiping a lead joint? , or maybe pushing plastic?