What happens when a solderded in brass valve gets a split in it? Can the split be soldered, or do I have to replace the whole valve body?
2007-10-11 10:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Chic 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Your probably going to have to replace the valve.
It might be worth trying to solder it. I am a plumber and I would in certain circumstances try it. But all in all the stop area where the seat meets the washer well it has to be right and if you can take the stem off to see if this part is good heck try soldering it. What do you have to lose you might fix it and if you didn't then you can change it.
2007-10-11 16:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ray Y 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tend to agree with the other guys, brass valves won't solder, cause they're cast, not rolled like the tubing ... if it's not the only valve on the line, you might be able to just eliminate it and sweat in a new piece of tubing, but I wouldn't recommend that unless you really know what yoi're doing... also there are different regs for gas or water, and you didn't say which you're working ... meanwhile, I could use a little help replacing the exhaust donut on my 85 chevvy pickup, but I don't want to lose my y a points by asking (lol)
good luck with that valve
2007-10-11 17:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by onecowboyjake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the valve. Even if it would work, soldering on the body would likely damage the valve's internals. That's not really a nightmare, come over here and replace the oil pump in my GMC Jimmy, and I'll replace your valve.
2007-10-11 17:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Replace the valve.
2007-10-11 17:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by peggysnotions 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Replace the valve most of them are screw compression types and easy to do, so unsolder it and fit a compression type.
2007-10-11 20:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers so far are correct. I'll give you an analogy.
Bubble gum in the wall of a dam to seal a crack or hole.
2007-10-11 17:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know the answer to this, you just don't want to hear it. Replacement is in order. Sorry
2007-10-11 18:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋