I have noticed that all the drain valves I have seen for sale are brass. Is it possible to solder these rather than using a compression fitting? If so, does solder-ring v. end-feed make any difference?
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Soldering brass fittings
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18 years ago
No.
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18 years ago
Yes. Brass solders easily.
Solder rings are easier. End feed look better.
Christian.
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Remember to take out the "rubber" washer before you solder the thing on.
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Clean up with steel wool and flux, just as you would copper.
Suggest you unscrew and remove the guts whilst soldering. At least, I do, as I rather suspect the rubber parts will not survive otherwise.
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Brass fitting are easier IME experience to solder than copper as the heavier metalwork makes for a more even and consistent temperature when soldering.