An inadequate soldering job, assuming it passes inspection, can cause leaks, corrosion and call-backs. But a quality soldering job done on copper piping can last a lifetime. For a look at professional soldering techniques for the plumbing craftsman, take a look at this two-part video tutorial series.
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Make an offset conduit bend
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Replace a toilet ballcock with a fill valve
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Use PTFE tape (Teflon tape) on threads
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Use copper push-fit fittings to connect piping
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Identify the switched live wire in a lighting circuit
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Swap an old ceiling rose with a modern light fixture
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Cut a machine screw without damaging the threads
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Replace the washer in your shower faucet to stop a leak
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Fix a running old style fill valve toilet
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Cut plastic push-fit pipe
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Use push-fit joints on copper pipe
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Remove and change out a hose bib (threaded faucet)
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Unclog a toilet with a toilet auger
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Install a GFCI outlet properly
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Install under cabinet fluorescent lighting
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Install a Falcon waterfree urinal in a commercial restroom
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Use four way switches easily at home
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Join copper pipe without solder using "Just for Copper" pipe glue
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Wire a single pole light switch
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Cut and join plastic pushfit pipes
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Make an offset conduit bend
How To:
Replace a toilet ballcock with a fill valve
How To:
Use PTFE tape (Teflon tape) on threads
How To:
Use copper push-fit fittings to connect piping
How To:
Identify the switched live wire in a lighting circuit
How To:
Swap an old ceiling rose with a modern light fixture
How To:
Remove and change out a hose bib (threaded faucet)
How To:
Replace the washer in your shower faucet to stop a leak
How To:
Install a Falcon waterfree urinal in a commercial restroom
How To:
Cut plastic push-fit pipe
How To:
Fix a running old style fill valve toilet
How To:
Install under cabinet fluorescent lighting
How To:
Cut a machine screw without damaging the threads
How To:
Use push-fit joints on copper pipe
How To:
Install a GFCI outlet properly
How To:
Unclog a toilet with a toilet auger
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Cut through hard to reach PVC pipe with a simple nylon string
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Replace the ballcock valve to stop your toilet moaning
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Adjust the float cup/ball height in your toilet tank to save water
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Solder copper pipe for use in plumbing
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