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Subject: [Shop-talk] Oxy-Acetylene for soldering copper pipes?
From: cavanadd at frontier.com (David C.)
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:47:10 -0700
References: <BANLkTikhwVi3hd4MtU2jYkTxsezXAat4Ew@mail.gmail.com>
When I put my air system in my shop I sweated all the lines (1/2 and 
3/4") with an O/A torch and didn't melt anything.  Just keep it moving 
and keep the flame small.  It goes really fast.

Douglas Braun wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I need to solder some 1-1/2" bronze drain pipe fittings like this:
>
> http://bit.ly/jopSXO
>
> in a sort of tight spot. I have one of those common Bernzomatic
> propane torches, but I am worried that I'll set the house on fire
> before I get the joint hot enough.  I also have a mini oxy-acetylene
> set, with #0, 1, and 2 nozzles.  Could that do a better job?  Or is
> oxy-acetylene simply too hot for soldering?  Could I end up melting
> the pipes, even with a small flame?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
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