Breakpoint
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Hello all, I recently found a very very slight leak from my shower valve. I know it will become a problem when time comes. The remodeling was done by subcontractors, so is the repiping. Lucky enough that my contractor still answering my calls to resolve all the problems after he was paid. He told me he was going to solder over the existing solder to cover that leak. How can it be done? The blow torch will melt away any existing soder before he can apply the new solder. Am I right? I have read a lot on the Internet and knew it is not a good solution. I asked him if he should resolder the valve again after cleaning out the old solder. I am choosing between sending him away and hiring myself a plumber to do it the correct way. Please advise.