How To CORRECTLY Solder a 2' Copper Joint (Step By Step) | GOT2LEARN

In this video, i'll show you my way of soldering 2" copper pipe and prove to you that it's done properly.

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[darrinscoilsclouds]

I’m going to start sending these videos to my apprentice. Great job

[LorenzKamo]

One thing i do different when soldering 2"+ L copper pipe is i focus the heat first on the Pipe going into the fitting. That way the pipe is already hot and expanded in the fitting. Then i focus the heat on the cup of the fitting. Nice work!

[itaintrocketscience]

That's really good work. Nice techniques. I like the fact that you start the solder on the bottom ( it's one of those "duh" moments for me) Why didn't I think of that, years ago? Nice job, man!

[jorgeg]

You saved me $1400 two weeks ago!!!! Thank you!

[mattsmith]

I remember my father long ago telling me to concentrate the flame where you want the solder to travel to.
I've soldered 4" copper lines with oxy/acetylene with great success. An occasional 6" line, but they can be a bear to keep the entire joint hot enough. All piping was for potable water in a beverage manufacturing plant.
Beautiful job. Just one thing I always kept in mind. Once you clean the joint don't touch it, especially with your your fingers. Dirt and oil from your hands will ruin your day.

[scottfinnie.copisamajordf.]

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO

ALWAYS START AT BOTTOM OF FITTING AND LET THE SOLDER STACK ON

[DODGERS-brtf]

Awesome I’m a UA union plumber love to watch different ppl solder and what they have to offer I always love the way you do things it’s awesome great job bro 🤙🏼

[spymasterjr]

i love to see a pro at work. Thanx again for another great informative video.

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[rockyravine]

I needed you last Friday ! The sprinkler company I hired couldn't get their 2" solder joint to seal. We had to call in a plumber at 5pm on a Friday!

[Mike_from_Canmore]

Just did an old kitchen drain. 1.5 inch copper to 1.5 inch cast stack.
I've done a fair amount of half and 3/4 inch with propane but the 1.5 was a lot tougher. I was able to do a nice enough job but propane definitely doesn't have enough heat to make easy work of it.

[sherrimorana]

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[ryanv]

Wonderful videos! I'm a subscriber and was up most of the night watching your videos. Have some things to do in my home and you are a great source of information. Thank you.

[tuanische]

Great step by step and no wasting of time. With this explanation I am going to remove the dang shark bite valves they installed.

[tomthumb]

One of the best soldering videos. Thank you.

[Kendall]

Great video! I love how you cut it apart and show details. I am soldiering 4" tomorrow for the first time and I'm glad to find anything with larger pipes. There aren't many videos on it.

[cosasverdes]

TY. Having trouble with 1.25" and had no idea why. TY again.

[anthonyphilbert]

Great video am a plumber in Trinidad never solder 2" but the way you apply your technique of heating is like when butt welding

[matthewbell]

A superfire with mapp gas does the job fine. No need for bottles and hoses