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Posted by Tony Hwang on May 26, 2006, 12:32 am
Toller wrote:
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>>
>>>"Jack" <n> wrote in message
>>>
>>>>Those solderless epoxy glue sold at HD any good for connection of hot
>>>>and cold water copper pipes good for new permanent installation not
>>>>quick fix? Anyone with experience?
>>>
>>>I used epoxy on two cold water joints. When I wanted to use it 6 months
>>>later after the first use, it had gone bad. I wouldn't buy it again for
>>>that reason; too expensive for two joints. However, it was several years
>>>ago, and no leaks yet.
>>>
>>>
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>>What's preventing you from using a standard solder joint? I'm always a
>>bit leery of new products just cause who knows how they'll work in 10-20
>>years. Soldering has been pretty well proven.
>>Cheers,
>>cc
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> Cause the pipe was right up against wood and it seemed like an appropriate
> solution. The epoxy in laminated FG hasn't failed in the 50 years it has
> been in use; why should this?
>
>
Hi,
Then try it and let us know. Right up against wood? You can use sheet
metal as flame shield while soldering.
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