Re: [A/S] questions from a newbie...

[Blair <blair@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mary - I'm a newbie also but with a $9.00 propane torch from Lowes, and a 
Dremel tool to scuff up the inside and outside of the joint I managed to 
sweat several swollen joints.  Took two tries.

First one I was shaky and didn't heat both the joint and the pipes enough 
(but I did scorch the wood under the pipes AND got a face full of water 
when I did the pressure test!)

Second time I used a scrap of aluminum to put between the pipe and the 
floor which worked fine.  Both the pipes and I are doing fine.  Pipes are 
snug and my ego's not damaged.

It would be a good idea to try it in case your in the boonies and have a 
problem.

PS. Also replaced some pipe with freeze resistant plastic but it requires 
lots of parts for bends etc,  Copper can be bend reducing the number of 
joints and cost.

Blair

'64 Tradewind