How to CORRECTLY Solder A Vertical Copper Pipe (Complete Guide) | GOT2LEARN
In this video, i'll go through all the steps on how to properly solder a "vertical" pipe.
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I’ve worked for many licensed plumbing companies that had no clue about all the details you describe in your videos! You’re a gift to us all!
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Amen to that!
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So you worked with start ups or jokes. Sorry brother I started doing this in 1990 , was taught by 4 men with over 140 years combined ( masters), if you don't know this you are working for a POS. I learned all this first year
I doubt you worked for a lisc plumber then....
When i was about 8 or 9,,, I watched a plumber in my basement solder some copper pipes together As i watched he explained what he was doing,,, That was the beginning of my Construction career 10 yrs later i was soldering on my own with no other lessons,,And for the next 50 yrs the Trades was where i stayed
Very similar childhood, living in small town where trades did multiple jobs. Now i too enjoy a wide variety of trade skills, so satisfying.
This is probably the best instructional video of all. He explains techniques that a vocational school will teach on site. Great animation of the internal pipes.
Wowww thank you sooooo much!!!
except propane and map gas aren't same. its true that original mapp gas is discontinued but the map gas available in yellow cylinders is propylene, which burns way hotter than propane and is really awesome when soldering bigger pipes.
@lordjaashin Mapp Gas Pro, IMO, is 5% to 10% hotter when comparing Flame Temperature, based on "in the field testing". Also, keep in mind that the figures of Flame Temp for both Propane and Mapp Pro, being in the mid 3000° range are adiabatic conditions, IMO. Actual Flame Temp for both gasses are in the 1900° to 2000° range, again, IMO, based on comparable shop tests between the two. Again, these are my findings. and IMO. Anyone else's opinion, I'm sure, believe their conclusions are as correct to them, as mine are to me I always suggest self investigation. There's a lot of info out there, these past 15 years. Best wishes & Best of Luck.
@@nothankyou5524 As a former master plumber and journeyman welder I suggest you compare an oxy/acetylene with a propylene/oxygen performance abilities.
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It was a good thing to let everyone know not to be too "happy" with the flux as little is needed. Good technique on the solder.
Been soldering for years, your trick of bending the solder to gauge how much you need to melt is priceless.
Yes it helped me a lot in the beginning, thanks ColIin!!
I'd say that, and the vertical joint explanation, taught me more than any other pointer, besides the observation that soldering wires under th he hood of my Chevelle (1st car, 16 years old) required flux!
Same. I'm not a professional but I always do my own plumbing in my home. I was never sure how much solder was getting into the joint so I tended to overdo it. I'm sure I have many elbows filled with solder on the inside.
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Nice and clear as always I really like the ways that you always have proofs in order to support your statements.
Thank you very much Kanit :)
I’ll tell ya what. I’m no plumber, just a farmer that sometimes has to be a plumber. That is a very well done video. Not just how, but why. Great job!
This is the best video I have ever seen about soldering copper pipe. I've had a *terrible* time with vertical joints and for the first time I now know what I've been doing wrong.
Cheers 🍻 !!!
I'm loving those cut-away shots of pipes! Gives a much better idea of what's going on!
Thank you so much for the positive comment!
agreed! the cut-aways are very insightful and take away all the mystery. thanks!
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I was about to clog the inside of my pipe with a bucket of flux, and a half roll of solder.
@@waynegacyii9010 The school of "the bigger the blob, the better the job"? 😉
I hope your getting paid well to do these videos! Best how to video I’ve ever seen with graphics, full explanation and to the point. Thank you. This was very helpful for the do it yourself guy! 🤘
Thank you so much !!!
Best video I've seen on here so simple and straight to the point at the same time explaining all the info needed to get the plumbing work done
Not only the "How", but the "Why" too. So much easier to learn and remember! Thanks for all your great videos.
Thank you for your very positive comment Bruddah!!!!!!
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Many questions answered with your excellent "whys" you want to do it the way you teach it. Great tutorial, thanks!
Thank you very much!!!!
@@Got2Learn You can wipe the outside clean with a towel, but how do you get the inside of the pipe clean??
Hey thanks for your videos as well as others on the tube. You and other guys doing this helped me take on a simple; yet big task for me soldering my own plumbing! Got it without a hitch the first try...so rewarding and a confidence builder for me as I take on a bathroom remodel, thanks!!
You're awesome, and you are most welcome Trent!! 🤗
Put 2 pin holes in a line going into my house while doing the lawn. I'm pretty handy so I watched a few videos and went with this one being it is vertical. I'm still impressed I pulled it off. I was so nervous about it being vertical. Thank You kind sir for the video.
Awesome job Colby!!
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Great video, I will be sharing around my shop. "WHY" is often the hardest lesson to teach. "Just do it like this" is much simpler, and that often leaves a person with only enough information to be dangerous. Thank you for making quality videos.
Thank you so much Barrymore!!!!!!!!
I love the live cross section details that help explain much of what you cannot see. Great job with these tutorials!
Thanks so much, please share if you can it really helps, have a great day!!!
Very clearly explained without excess blatter that puts me to sleep. Also, the videos address the actual subject matter in clear detail with good and easy to follow techniques. The cutout pipes showing what happens in the inside of a pipe while soldering was a great touch. Very well made video, I'm now subscribed to this channel, thanx.
Thank you soo so much!!!@
I thought I was proficient at pipe joint soldering until I watched this, outstanding level of detail and great time saving tips. Thanks.
Thank you very much!!!
Great video. Having some of the "why" answered in regards to the techniques is super helpful. I'm a rule-follower, so I'd probably "follow instructions" anyway, but knowing the actual "why" helps people like me understand what they're doing and also how to do it better when facing unexpected challenges.
Great comment, thanks so much!!!
Just discovered your channel this morning. I’ve watched at least 8 videos now. Great information. Great presentation. The cut half pipes help a lot. I’m a service plumber in our local jails. Mostly pro press but every now and then I solder. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you Orlando!!!
one of the better soldering tutorials - well done - appreciate the knowledge and effort you have put into this.
You are most welcome!!
I'm an 18 year old in plumbing school and after my classes I always seem to come to your video's, this stuff is so fascinating to me!
Very cool, thank you so much!
Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate how to correctly solder all positions and some of the tricks that make it easier.
You are welcome!!
Look how perfect those joints are. Every plumber i've ever met should be watching your videos and learning from you. No exaggeration either - literally none of them know how to keep the flux in their solder. None.
3.6 million views and 50,000+ likes can't be wrong! You did a NICE job with this video and I very much appreciate the detail on fluxing. Your effort to show the innards of the pipe during soldering using the cut-away sections is super helpful. I have been over-fluxing for sure!
Thank you soooo much man, really appreciate it 😇😇😇
Yeah seriously! What a godsend! I'm usually a very handy person in many different skills, could use improvement in time management Plus a couple other things I haven't gotten acceptedly average skilled at yet or just plain old haven't gotten it under my belt yet. trial or practical experience-wise, an copper plumbing joints was always my weakest 'class,' if you will (to use nostalgic scholastic terms)
The pipe cutaways were clever and informative as most people would never realize what goes on if you over-engineer your project.
i am not in this trade but i suddenly came acroos this vedio and watching as a random things. i was surprised how clearly you are saying every part of it. anybody could be interested to learn. well done.
I’ve been doing homeowner repairs without issue. Now, after seeing your video I will do a much better job and know that I will not have issues over time. The TIPS you mention are terrific. Thanks
Thank you so much! :)
Thanks for sharing your rationale for how to solder. Those cutaway pipe shots are the best! Really drives the point home. Keep up the amazing job!
You are most welcome, please share if you can, it helps the channel tremendously ✌✌
Not a plumber, but have always wanted to learn. I don’t think there is a better video out on you tube that describes in detail the steps you described. If I could give two thumbs up I would! Great video! Thank you
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This is the 1st KZhead video I've ever watched that I was not annoyed by a 15 sec ad. Great Job. Very professional and helpful to me, a DYIer.
Thank you so much for that, I really appreciate it Fransisco!!! Have a great day :))
Yes, Got2learn should be an instructor at the schoolhouse for sure!
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After learning all this the hard way, NOW I find this!! I'm actually looking forward to my next leak.
Haha, there's the spirit!!!!
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This is fantastic. To the point, no extra talking that's unnecessary and you explain it really well. Thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding attention to detail in this video! Love the close up shots and superb technical explanations.
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Thanks for all your tips. From this video, I did learn to heat at the middle of the coupling to draw the solder into the joint. I have always done it wrong, by trying to put the heat at the joint and the pipe. And bending the solder to show the proper amount to use is another great tip. I can now see why I have had problems at times. I'm sure my next copper job will be improved.
Glad I could help buddy!
thank you for your videos, I learn so much as a homeowner DIY. I wish I saw these years ago but when my joints fail and I need to redo, I will know the proper way.
Awesome, I am super glad I could help!
Some of the best soldering and plumbing tips and advice on KZhead in my opinion. Love the cut through sections and theory behind your methods.
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@@Got2Learn after 4 days of lifting up flooring and soldering up my new central heating install. I can say that Yorkshire / solder ring fittings make things easier for a begginer. Also where possible avoid trying to do awkward corner joins under the flooring and vertical soldering. 22mm is also harder than 12mm I find. It looks easy until space is tight and there are cables in the way, tools, aching knees, dust etc.. Few!
I love how your videos are simple and to the point, getting on with the lesson without the typical annoying repetitive channel intros.
I appreciate that, thanks buddy!
I enjoy your videos. I've been a plumber for 40 years. I do it the way the old man told me to. The old man would have liked you. Thank you
I learned more about soldering by watching this video than I could have ever imagined. A very good teacher, kids need you as a tech school instructor.
Thhat's very nice of you, thank you very much!
Excellent tutorial! I’m a journeyman electrician, and can greatly appreciate clear instruction on how to do a job professionally. The tips make all the difference. I’ve soldered copper joints for many years, and just now learned the tip for bending your solder the thickness of the pipe. I’ve always just eyeballed it. I’ll use your tip for the rest of my life now.
I work as a Home Depot plumbing associate, this video should be part of our training. Thank you.
Yes, it should hehe :)
I wish that I had this information twenty years ago, when I remodeled my log house in Clyde Park, Montana, working with copper pipe for the very first time . Very well done
Thank you very much!!!
Dude, you are a teaching wizard!! Merci beaucoup for a great, great lesson!
Thanks a lot Patrick, very appreciated!
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Very thorough presentation. Well done!
Thanks a lot sir!
Thanks for your help, I've always used pex piping at my house but I'm working on an older house with copper piping and just needed a refresher
I wanted to say THANK YOU for your very informational videos. They helped me complete my first major copper plumbing project, and watched many of your videos before my attempt. I built a bypass valve to install a water filtration/softening system in my home after getting a couple of “blow off” quotes since my main line was nearly butted to the wall and really close to a 2x4, the quotes I got for doing the job were pretty ridiculous, so I decided to do it myself but researched YT videos for weeks before the attempt. I’m a subscriber now and will continue watching as I’ve now built up the confidence to do more projects for my home, including replacing the existing gas water heater for a tankless!
Awesomeeeeee, thanks for sharing Lui!!!
you makes everything to looks so easy thank you I'm in this business and your videos have helped me a lot
Hi ! I learned to be a expert on soldiering copper pipes up to 8" copper. In my 28 years in plumbing.I like what you're video shows. Theirs always so much to learn. You always want to start on the bottom on the vertical copper pipe fitting.,and then the top.If you don't you will have a cold joint.Since heat rises.👍
Aaaaah, I watched your other video you did and tried to apply it to a vertical joint. You totally anticipated my questions that I didn't know and then I tried it and it was harder! Wish I'd seen this first.
I watched several clips to brush up on my soldering knowledge.. Yours by far had the most comprehensive information. Cheers and well done.
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Your explainations and graphics are brilliant, its important to show why a task should be done or not done a certain way and you do it perfectly
Thanks Nice!!!!
I am pretty handy with many crafts; however, I never solder copper before. This video helped my tremendously when I had to cap off 2 copper lines that had to be a slab. No leaks, first try. Thanks a lot for the video!!
Good job man!!!!
Do you have to apply the solder all around the pipe?
@@TheVoiceofRwanda I directed heat on the cap only and touched the solder on the pipe and it sucked straight up into the cap. And yes, all the way around. I took off the heat about 3/4 the way around.
No! Not good! you are not supposed to sweat solder any fitting that is in or under a slab!!! No! No! No! That is According to code. That is why they have soft copper on a roll, so that you dont have to have fittings under or inside of a slab. In the instances where a fitting must be made and is unavoidable, You may braze the connection with silver brazing rod. While brazing is done similarly with a torch it is an entirely different thing.
The best instruction I've seen. You demonstrated heating the copper pipe, then testing on and off with solder . Also,heating from the bottom makes so much sense. Thankyou 😘
Glad it helped!!!🤛🤜
Wonderful video. You showed me all the mistakes i have done over the years! But i got it right through trial and error. LOVE IT!
Awesome, we all make mistakes ;)
That Montreal Italian accent is epic. In any case, Thanks a million for the video.
It shows that much hahaaaa ??!!
@@Got2Learn hahahaha all kinds !
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I Believed I knew everything about soldering. What a wonderful and useful video. Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!!!
You are so very welcome :)
Your soldering videos have encoraged me to practice soldering copper pipe. So far I've found the vertical soldering of the bottom joint to be challenging. But I bought a pack of couplings to practice this weekend. Thanks!
Very good thing to do, just keep practicing, it'll become second nature very soon 😀
I've been pulling them apart after to see how it looks, very easy to overheat is what I'm finding, going to have to get a few more couplings to practice. Also, flux, vs pre-tin , why not use pre-tin always?
You're a very good teacher man! Congratulations keeping it amaizing, Thank you Sir.
Thanks a million Robert, don't forget to share, it helps tremendously!!!
Using a fitting brush in a drill is a great way to clean a bunch of fittings quickly though it also wears out the brush VERY quickly. Always good to have extras on hand if you plan to do this.
Outstanding video of how to do it~!! I have saved it in my How To Do playlists and will come in handy real soon as I have to replace my water heater after 25 yrs. Do you have a video on soldering bronze shut-off valves to the copper pipe as mine has 3 or more valves. I am worried about ruining the insides of the valves. Thanks so much for your professional show~!!!
Outstanding video. The cutaway pictures showing what happens internally were really helpful to demonstrate why to do things a certain way.
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Also, thanks for spending the extra time on the pipe cutaways. That really helped put things in perspective!
You bet!
Wanted to say thanks for your videos. I have a second home in the mountains of Colorado. I had a leak and it's very difficult to get any licensed plumber to come to my location to make a repair. I've done some soldering in the past, but my skills needed work. Your videos did the trick. I was able to successfully make the needed repair with NO LEAKS on the first try. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. These videos help empower homeowners like myself to take control and make their own repairs.
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Excellent video, very well done, one of the best instructional videos out there. I really like the cut away views of what happens inside the pipe. Explanations are done very well love the details.
Glad it was helpful!!!!
Excellent. One of the best and most thorough soldering videos on the web.
Wow, thanks!
This is how instructional videos should be made..... Perfect
Thank you so much!!
bro! your tips and videos are above all the rest. thank you for your time and teaching
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This is hands down the best video on soldering I have ever seen. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!!
Such a clean solder! Beautiful!
Hihi yes, it's soo satisfiying!!
Got2learn....Not only do you articulate and pronounce words properly, your camera work and production of content is some of the best on KZhead, True!
Thank you so much, your comment is the best Dan, have a great day!
That’s a fact.
Thanks guys, really appreciate it ;)
I'm about to sweat my first vertical joint and really appreciated your clear instructions. I feel more confident now that I can do this.
Very happy to hear this, thanks for sharing, and enjoy!!
You are amazing making these educational videos! So easy to follow and answers all the questions on the way.
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I'm a union plumber from local 690 Philadelphia and man your videos are awesome and have helped me so much in the field! Hope you keep making them and maybe you can do a lay out video and how to read blue prints! But keep them coming, God bless.
Thank you so much Bill, I really appreciate it!!
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It is a nice and clear explanation specially when you presented the cross section view. Thanks a lot.
Yes it was,kind of made the video!
Thanks for sharing your step by step plumbing soldering . No body teaches their techniques to common people . Instead plumber says we will charge 350 to 400 dollars just to replace leaking main water supply valve. Learnt a lot once again thankyou
Fantastic video! Love it! It clearly teaches me how to get the solding done ! Thank you!
I’m a 52 year retired contractor and I learn tips I wish I knew back then from watching your videos. 👍
Like a Boss. Respect. Now everyone thinks I'm a skilled plumber.
I tackled a big soldering project at home. Your videos helped me avoid any catastrophes. Thank You
Awesomeeee, thanks man!
simply awesome video, I have been soldering for over 50 years now...doing small jobs around the house etc...I know now I had no clue what I was doing...I did clean the copper connections well, which I think has served me well...thanks for all the tips and cutaways...wow!
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This channel + video is freikkin' gold. Well done.
Thank you so much Mke!!
great film I've learned that I need to make several changes when I solder.
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Definitely loved the cut away. Super cool to watch capillary action when the heat and solder are applied
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These are the best, easiest to follow plumbing videos on the web! Thanks!
Wow, thanks!!! 😇
Mighty nice of you to share your knowledge.
I love helping others!!
This is an excellent video, I have been in the HVAC trade for 40 years, I have used oxy acetylene and silfloss sticks, Siler solder, I am better at that than soldering but now I know why! I saw a Russian guy soldering a lineset on a refrigeration system and was surprised especially on the high side but it never did leak!! amazing, I know alot of guys who would say that would fail, you provide many excellent tips that I never heard of in decades of working around many men, you really are experienced!
I used to use a liquid called copper Brite to prep the copper for silver soldering, I used emery cloth too but the copper Brite was a mild avid and etched the metal shiny and immaculate. you are a very good teacher.
Thanks a lot bud, never heard of copper brite, seems pretty cool ;)
Perfect upload for a potential novice plumber like myself..one of the clearest instructional uploads I've come across..thanks
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I must say, Your video was awesome. Very informative, specially for DIYers like myself. This video not only covered vertical pipe technique but pretty much it was a class on the soldering copper pipes. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I give you 10+.👍👍👍
You are most welcome, please share if you can, it help s the channel tremendously ✌✌
This channel is freakin incredible. Thank you for your hard work
Thank you Mark, I really appreciate it!
beautiful
Thanks guys!!!!
You’re an excellent teacher. Showing why you shouldn’t do something is just as important as why you should do something. Great examples all around!
I appreciate that!
Every video including this one is a hit right outta the park. Nice job brother! 🎯 🇨🇦 🎯
Explained well, very informative, feel good about trying to solder a water pipe now,,enjoyed it .
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Friend, you did an excellent job on this video! Your background music choice was appropriately chosen and not too loud to overpower your narration, something that many KZhead video makers don’t do. Nothing worse than inappropriate and loud background music. I also like how you present yourself: in a serious demeanor and not goofy and silly. First class job!
Thank you so much Roy, I really appreciate that, have a great day sir!
Got2Learn You are very welcome! I know how hard it is, time-consuming, and equipment intensive it takes to make excellent videos; there is just an awful lot to learn. Then, you have to have a certain “personality” to go with video production: I can’t stomach men who make videos that act goofy, make silly faces, and act effeminate. Humor is OK, but it is like medicine and must be used sparingly. You also have hit the sweet spot on your audio levels. Your voice comes across clear and easy to understand, which means you’ve recorded your videos with the right microphone and at the right audio levels. I’m just impressed with the quality of the video and wanted to acknowledge your excellent efforts on this. And your content was great! I wish I would’ve watched this video before I did some of my copper plumbing projects. I used old flux that my brother had laying around when I did a fairly large project and found out that old flux goes bad... didn’t know that. I overheated my pipes because of this old flux, not realizing that using old flux won’t make the solder flow as easy. I guess the acidity level in old flux starts to go bad and does not work as well. Always use new flux and throw your old tins away.
Can't thank you enough, comments like yours make my day. Like you said, not too many people acknowledge how much time and effort goes into making one video because they just can't see it in production and it's totally normal, but I really appreciate when someone does acknowledge it, that's for sure! I've also never heard of flux going bad, I am not saying it's impossible I just never heard of it, because I use up my jars pretty fast so they don't have time to get old lolll but i'll keep that in mind, thank you Roy!
Got2Learn I did not think flux could go bad either but I think these tins my brother had were probably, I’m guessing, eight or 10 years old? Maybe even longer? When you think about it, it makes sense because they have acid in it, and acid, when exposed to the air, does eventually go bad. And I’m certain you never let your cans or tins of flux go that long without using them!
WOW!, the explanations in this video are so meticulous that it sounds like a scientific research paper. SO EDUCATIONAL. I learned TONS of good stuff. THANK YOU!!!!
Wowwww, thank you sooooo much!!!!
Very impressive how much trouble you went to (all those cutaway pieces!) to make this really clear and thorough. Lots of good info in here.
Thanks for noticing ;)
Thanks so much for your efforts doing these videos, they were instrumental in getting me through the soldering job of my home rebuild project. I had soldered copper pipe before but never did it correctly. The procedures you outlined worked out great, only one failure, due to my tank running out of propane just as I was soldering the joint and I thought it was good but it failed after an hour or so under pressure, otherwise no other leaks. You should do a piece on how to solder the 90 degree shutoff valves, they are designed to solder copper pipe directly to them but heating them can cause then to no longer seal completely when in the off position, one of the first four I soldered in place would seep a bit, so for the last two of six I installed, I used sharkbite connectors with the 90 degree shutoff.
You are most welcome, the only valve video I have is this one for now: kzhead.info/sun/lqmFqsdxkaGmm4k/bejne.html
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