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Have a question relating to the seating of copper pipes in joints.
We are having house replumbed, went with copper. Pipes were all laid out, measured & cut to proper lengths. Now, after pipes are sweat there is about 1/2" difference in length. There are only two joints in this 20' (two 10' sections) - a coupling and then a 90 at the end. The origination end was already sweat and is the fixed starting point for this run. So, as a result I am thinking that at least one of the three joints is not fully set. Is this a real problem - in my reading, etc. they should be fully set - why they aren't is beyond me. Had holders and other points along the 20' run marked. The plumber is a journeyman with 10+ years experience. He did not seem to concerned - should I be? Did check his license, etc. and appeared to be OK. I guess if I call a plumber and get a journeyman w/ 10+ years experience what more do I need to do to get the job done right.
No water has been run through the system yet - can the joints be reheated and reset tight?
Thanks,
Matt
We are having house replumbed, went with copper. Pipes were all laid out, measured & cut to proper lengths. Now, after pipes are sweat there is about 1/2" difference in length. There are only two joints in this 20' (two 10' sections) - a coupling and then a 90 at the end. The origination end was already sweat and is the fixed starting point for this run. So, as a result I am thinking that at least one of the three joints is not fully set. Is this a real problem - in my reading, etc. they should be fully set - why they aren't is beyond me. Had holders and other points along the 20' run marked. The plumber is a journeyman with 10+ years experience. He did not seem to concerned - should I be? Did check his license, etc. and appeared to be OK. I guess if I call a plumber and get a journeyman w/ 10+ years experience what more do I need to do to get the job done right.
No water has been run through the system yet - can the joints be reheated and reset tight?
Thanks,
Matt