2007-02-14 07:02:43 · 12 answers · asked by MARTIN R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go to the hardware store and pick up some heatproof batting. Use it between the flame and the wall.
Make sure your pipes are empty (dry), clean and fluxed.
Steam, dirt and a bad solder pull can make a pipe weld a pain to fix.
2007-02-14 07:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Tax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, try putting a fire proof material between the pipe and the wall. They make different fire blankets that could be used. You may also be able to use a piece of concrete backer board. If you can't figure it out, you can always call a plumber to get this fitting.
2007-02-14 17:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some foil covered insulation board to put between the pipe and wall. Keep some water and a wet towel nearby in case you have a problem. After you are done, wipe down the solder joint and piple with wet towel to make sure there are no hot spots.
2007-02-14 16:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello, I like the cookie sheet idea, or a bigger sheet of tin, I would also wrap the pipes with very wet rags on either side. Make sure you have a charged fire extinguisher near by, just in case, and do not leave the house for a couple of house later. Fire is sneaky and not forgiving.
2007-02-14 15:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some 'fire proof cloth' at Lowes by my house when I needed to do the same thing. It was a little hard to find, but it sould be available at Lowes/Home Depot or your local plumbing supply house. It came in about 1 foot square that I staple-gunned to the stud to protect it while I was using the butane torch. Worked like a charm.
2007-02-14 22:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by elpetay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that. Get a cookie sheet, and put it behind the pipes. Then use your torch. There is also a gel on the market that you can use. It's specially designed for this type of application. You spray it on, behind your weld, and nothing burns. When you're finished, simply wipe it off.
2007-02-14 15:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mist the wall with some water before you start.
2007-02-14 15:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by k h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wet a towel and hang it near the fitting it only takes a few seconds to sweat the fitting off.
2007-02-14 15:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torpedo heater, far enough distance away? My old landlord did this one time where I used to live, pipes froze so he dug out the torpedo heaters and blasted the walls with them til they thawed out.
2007-02-14 15:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Jessi P 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a scrap piece of wood or drywall and hang it behind your work. You will not start a fire unless you are REALLY careless, or not paying attention.
2007-02-14 15:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by JML 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋