Soldering chromed brass tubular to lead pipe - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

RealLivePlumber · 08-28-2010, 02:29 PM

I use leaded solder. (

) No problem.

(It's lead pipe, anyway)

PLUMBER_BILL · 08-28-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMaster

How much success have you had with soldering chromed brass tubular to old lead drain arms?

Correct me if I'm wrong. Nobody mentioned tinning the brass prior to soldering it to lead.

Even back in the lead wiping days brass was always tinned prior to wiping it to lead. Ever try to solder a brass flange on a lead bend with out tinning the brass? Could't do it properly could you?

Tommy plumber · 08-28-2010, 04:12 PM

50/50 lead solder is not code approved, not even on drain lines.

TheMaster · 08-28-2010, 06:03 PM

Here is a 17ga chromed brass tubular extension I soldered into an old lead drain. I think it turned out nice.

Titan Plumbing · 08-28-2010, 06:05 PM

How in the world did you do that without melting the lead?????

TheMaster · 08-28-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choctaw

How in the world did you do that without melting the lead?????

I didn't use 95/5

TheMaster · 08-28-2010, 06:18 PM

Here take a closer look.

Titan Plumbing · 08-28-2010, 06:19 PM

JB Weld...........that's clever.

**ILPlumber** · 08-28-2010, 06:22 PM

Sand the plating off next time.

**ILPlumber** · 08-28-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy plumber

50/50 lead solder is not code approved, not even on drain lines.

While that may be the case. We are talking about a lead drain. A little bar lead or 50/50 solder isn't going to kill anyone.

08-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#11
RealLivePlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,430 My Photos	I use leaded solder. () No problem. (It's lead pipe, anyway) __________________ RealLivePlumber You can make it happen, you can watch it happen, or you can wonder wtf happened. Phil Harris 2009

08-28-2010, 04:12 PM	#13
Tommy plumber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,145 My Photos	50/50 lead solder is not code approved, not even on drain lines. __________________ Hire a licensed master plumber.

08-28-2010, 06:05 PM	#15
Titan Plumbing Hecho In America Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,890 My Photos	How in the world did you do that without melting the lead????? __________________ Halito...Sa hohchifo ut Mike Titan Plumbing Service Plumber, Plumbers, Fort Worth, Texas "Fast Service Guaranteed...No Matter How Long It Takes"

08-28-2010, 06:19 PM	#18
Titan Plumbing Hecho In America Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,890 My Photos	JB Weld...........that's clever. __________________ Halito...Sa hohchifo ut Mike Titan Plumbing Service Plumber, Plumbers, Fort Worth, Texas "Fast Service Guaranteed...No Matter How Long It Takes"

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08-28-2010, 06:03 PM	#14
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	Here is a 17ga chromed brass tubular extension I soldered into an old lead drain. I think it turned out nice.

08-28-2010, 06:18 PM	#17
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	Here take a closer look.

08-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#19
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Sand the plating off next time.

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