[Shop-talk] Oxy-Acetylene for soldering copper pipes?

[Elton E. (Tony) Clark]

*I'd go with your acetylene rig and the "0" tip (or buy a 00 or even a 000)
and keep the flame size moderate . . try to practice on a similar piece in a
safe place first so you can recognize what's happening as you bring the heat
up.
*
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 10:23 PM, Douglas Braun <doug at dougbraun.com> 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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