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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    Redwood, et al, Thank you for all your time and helping me with this!! Some final thoughts. I on the other hand live in Tulsa Ok where the cost of living is among the lowest in the nation. I couldn't imagine this job requiring more than one or perhaps two hours labor? And would you...
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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    Does seeing this give you the thoughts that the joint needing re-sweating are going to force a rebuild of the entire junctions (cut off all 4 left cold water and 3 right hot water). I think you're right if that's the case. I may just call in a plumber. What should I expect to pay to fix this issue?
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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    Here's a picture... What do you think? Okay, Here the pipes in question. There is actually two leaks that leak so slow that the water eveaporates before a drip can form and fall or run. However, when the wall was all closed up, there was condensation build up big time. You should be able to...
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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    I totally respect SewerRatz advise. Does everyone agree I shouldn't resweat? I'm afaid that proceedure would open a can of worm and no longer be a DIY. See all those pipes coming up are only 9 inches off the floor... 4 cold water pipes are concentrated only inches apart from eachother...
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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    One more important question. The leak was almost less than a drip. It had been closed up an unable to evaporate and cause the wood floor to warp. It had been leaking for some time because there is calcium running from the joint. I cleaned it with a steel wheel on a dremel. Will I be able to...
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    HELP... DIY solder copper with water in them

    I consider myself a savvy do it your self guy. My 10 year old house has a leak where the 4 cold water pipes come up from the slab and join together in the hall. It's a the sweat joint of a "T" coupler. I'm having trouble getting the water out of the risers. I tried opening all the water valves...
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