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Summary: Soldered Pipe Joints. Joining copper pipes and using solder

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There are two types of fitting to make a soldered pipe joint, one which comes with a ring of solder already inside each end of the fitting, called a Yorkshire fitting, and the other, an end feed fitting.

	These connectors simply screw up to the tap after the pipes have been soldered into them
	Soldered joints make a neat, tidy job but require a little practice and total cleanliness to "make" properly. If in doubt, compression joints, although bulkier, are easier to manage for the DIY'er.
	First clean both the pipe and the fitting, inside and out, with wire wool until it is bright and shiny.
	You will then need to apply a liberal amount of flux to both the pipe and the fitting. Flux is a paste, which when activated by heat, removes oxides from the surface of the metal promoting fusion between the surfaces. Use a small, clean brush to apply the flux.
	Then "dry fit" as much of the pipework together as you can, place all the pieces together where you want them and remember, with Yorkshire fittings you cannot just heat one end of the joint. The heat will travel to the other end and melt the solder ring,. This will make it impossible to connect to later on. The picture below, left, is for demonstration purposes only.
	Using a lead free wire solder and a protection mat, heat the joint with a blow lamp until, with a Yorkshire fitting, you can see bright ring of solder appearing between the fitting and the pipe. With an end feed fitting, touch the solder stick to the joint until it melts on contact. Then run the wire round the joint for as much of it as you can get to. The solder will melt at approximately 180 degrees c, so it gets pretty hot! Remove the heat when the solder starts to melt.

The application of solder is still a good idea with Yorkshire fittings to be absolutely sure of a good joint.

Make sure you have a damp rag handy, and after a few seconds, to allow the solder to set, carefully wipe the joint round. This will cool it and clean it.

Top Tools

Click on a tool below for additional information.

Bent Tap Connector Solder Ring 15mm x ½" Pack of 5	Brass Torch Regulated Pencil Flame	Elbow Solder Ring 15mm Pack of 10	Fernox Solder Wire Lead-Free
Fitting Reducer Solder Ring 22-15mm Pack of 10	Solder Ring Fittings Pack 125Pcs	Soldering Drip Mat 240 x 240mm	Tee Solder Ring 15mm Pack of 10

Much more construction information is available in our bookstore. All the tools and fittings you need in the toolstore.

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