work with 1" water heating main line

[lmei007]

I will work with 1" water heating main line soon. I have soldered many 1/2" and some 3/4" pipes and fittings. But I have never worked with 1" pipes and fittings. I heard somebody said working with bigger pipe should use better solder torch.

What I am using now is the basic propane torch (blue). Do I need to buy a better one with premium torch fuel (yellow)? How big the difference will be?

Thanks,

 

[hj]

There will be a difference, but the TYPE of torch, not the type of gas, is what will determine how it goes for you. A "pencil flame" will be almost useless unless you are not in a hurry.

 

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[Dj2]

Get MAAP gas kit. This is what I use.

Working on 1" pipes requires heating up the pipe in more than one spot to get good results.

 

[Craigpump]

A "B" tank makes life easier

 

[hj]

quote; Working on 1" pipes requires heating up the pipe in more than one spot to get good results.

That usually applies to almost all sizes.