The soldering joins the copper pipes with the heat and the filler metal. The clean and the flux make the strong joint.
The prep
Clean the pipe ends and the fittings with the sand cloth. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the clean is the start.
The flux
Brush the flux on the pipe and the inside of the fitting. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the flux is the helper.
The heat
Heat the fitting evenly with the torch until the solder flows. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the heat is the step.
The solder
Feed the solder into the joint until it draws around. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the solder is the filler.
The cool
Let the joint cool before you move the pipe. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the cool is the set.
The safety
Keep the flame away from the wood and the flammable. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Kansas City, the safety is the rule.
The call
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Plumbing in Kansas City: what to know
In Kansas City, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Wyandotte County — from Parkville, Merriam and Bonner Springs to ZIP codes like 66112, 66102, 66104 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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