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pana37

hi all after posting on this great forum i have decided to go for Copper pipes to fit a totally new central heating. before anyone says i wont be touching any gas!
already have 22mm and 15mm pipe slice.
Question i wanted to ask is.
i need to buy Lead free solder and Flux with a built in brush, are there any particular brands i should go for? or are they all the same?

looking to buy map gas from toolstation linky
what other things i need besides normal diy tools

thanks in advance..
 
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034.jpgmy pipe and fitting cleaning kit think i need to go shopping my self
 
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Keefy said:
You should really let the pipe cool down naturally, spraying cold water onto it while hot could ultimately give you a bad joint.
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Keefy,


How right you are but how many people know, more now I hope, blow on it like hot chips mmmmm :toilet: this donut's snot leaking...
 
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the water is thee to dampen areas that you mite struggle to get a heat mat or just be a tart and use la-co cool gel heat barrier spray :rolleyes2:
 
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Keefy said:
Cut a length of pipe up into small sections, say an inch or two per piece and join then together with couplings. Practice soldering from below too. Remember to remove the flame before applying the solder.

There's so much to learn if this is your first time doing such a job but if you're willing to listen and take the advice offered by the members here you should be okay. You could probably do with getting your camera out to keep us updated.
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Supper Plumb is keeping us updated with his photos !:-D
 
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