solder ring woes

rookie · 2006-03-01T00:32:12+00:00

When I attempt to execute a join with a solder ring fitting I'm findingthat I generally get small gaps in the solder ring when it soldifies.However, whilst the solder is liquid I do achieve a solid ring, some ofwhich seems to be sucked back inside the joint on cooling to form thegaps. I've dissasembled numerous samples of my countless "failed" testjoints (I though soldered fittings were supposed to work out cheeper ;)) and both the pipe and the fitting are nicely coated in solder. Frominformation I've got from previous postings to this group I understandI should be able to consistently achieve a solid ring of solder,otherwise my joint is suspect. Is this corrent ? If so, I've followedall the advice I could find from previous posts about solder ringjoints. i.e.- cut pipe ends square with a pipe cutter- clean the pipe and fitting until shiny with wire wool- apply flux to both- heat the joint evenly with a powerful torch until you can see a ringof solder- don't move the joint for a bit... and was wondering if anyone could suggest what I'm doing wrong?Thanks-Neil

solder ring woes

Mar 01, 2006 43 Replies

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Andy Hall 20 years ago

So they're not a complete shower then? :-)

I can see how that would drain your resources, so that trap should be avoided.

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Guy King 20 years ago

The message from Tony Bryer contains these words:

So make registration compulsory for anyone who charges for plumbing services. That's what they should have done with Part P.

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rookie 20 years ago

Wickes Traditional medium flux.

-Neil

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Tony Bryer 20 years ago

Absolutely. But that would have required primary legislation so they decided to do it through the back door by adding electrical installations to controlled services (as with window replacement a couple of years back).

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