GizzyGone
New Member
I’ve soldered a few joints over the years: but I definitely don’t have a lot of confidence in my technique: knock on wood, nothing has leaked yet, but I end up with messy joints.
I use a MAP torch for anything 3/4 or larger, so I also get nervous about over-heating any ball valves.
Any work I have done has been on my own home: So typically I’m going back to my work for weeks to make sure everything is holding up.
But: I’m considering buying a propress tool for my next project: replacing the water main shutoff. Brass ball valve, 1” copper pipe and close proximity to a tee: It just sounds like a recipe for disaster?
Or, am I overthinking this?
I use a MAP torch for anything 3/4 or larger, so I also get nervous about over-heating any ball valves.
Any work I have done has been on my own home: So typically I’m going back to my work for weeks to make sure everything is holding up.
But: I’m considering buying a propress tool for my next project: replacing the water main shutoff. Brass ball valve, 1” copper pipe and close proximity to a tee: It just sounds like a recipe for disaster?
Or, am I overthinking this?