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Posted by willshak on August 10, 2007, 4:52 pm
on 8/10/2007 4:38 PM willshak said the following:
> on 8/10/2007 4:26 PM billsahiker@yahoo.com said the following:
>> I can see exposed threads on the copper pipe. Could it still be
>> soldered and not threaded?
>>
I didn't answer the question fully. Yes, the screwed in part could be
soldered in but that would be a hack job and is not usually done by
plumbers with the right fittings. Solder fittings involve soldering
directly with the copper pipe and and a valve made to accept soldered
copper pipe. See any silver around the threads?
> Perhaps not on that end, but what about the top? Even if screwed in
> there, there has to be a union fitting somewhere in the pipe above or
> below the valve that unscrews apart so that the valve and pipe threads
> can unscrew.
> Look here for what the union looks like. If you don't have at least
> one of these, cutting or unsoldering is the only answer.
> http://pexsupply.com/categories.asp?cID=131&brandid=
> The large nut in the center turns freely and unscrews the two ends.
> They made be copper or brass, but they work the same way.
>
>>> If you had to use a pipe wrench on the copper pipe, then it is not
>>> screwed in, but soldered in, and no amount of turning will loosen it.
>>> You'll have to cut the pipe below the valve and then unsolder the valve
>>> from the top pipe before you can install a new valve, which may require
>>> soldering or installation of pressure fittings. If you are not
>>> comfortable with this, get a plumber.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Bill
>>> In Hamptonburgh, NY
>>> To email, remove the double zeroes after @
>>>
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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
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