2007-10-22 04:26:00 · 6 answers · asked by Cathy H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can but believe me it isn't worth it. A new one is not expensive. The possibility of leaks is higher and the care of removing and replacing the old one is more than needed. Use a new one. Think about the cost of a leak problem versus the cost of the fitting. The fitting at builders supply can be pennies.
2007-10-22 09:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by len b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can.
Before trying to re-solder make sure you have all the water out of the pipe. I have used bread before. Stuff bread into the pipe (white or wheat really doesn't matter) ... the bread will absorb any water or moisture from heating the pipes.
Solder just like you would a new fitting by making sure it is clean, flux, etc ... the only thing you have to do now is remove the strainer in the faucet in the skin closest to the water line you are working on ... the bread will come out of this line when the water is turned on because of back pressure.
Have fun ... try something new.
2007-10-22 12:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by david a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need to remove ALL water from the pipe first. Heat the joint and pull apart. Wipe off all old solder. I find that a rag on a pencil works well for cleaning the inside of the fitting. Reflux and solder as usual.
2007-10-22 11:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, To remove the joint you need to get ALL the water out of the pipe work first, then heat it up with a blow torch holding one end with a pair of grips, then when you see the solder in the joint start to run, twist the pipe with the grips and pull slightly. The pipe should come out fairly easy. You have to heat the joint uop again to re-attach, and then run some more solder round it to make sure.
Personaly though I would always opt to cut the pipe back from the joint a little bit and then add new joint and pipe to make things easier for your self. You may have to make a couple of extra solders but the joint will be stronger.
2007-10-22 11:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by You Got Me Again 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes be careful with the torch. If it is close to wood use a metal shield behind the torch. Be sure there is no water in the pipe. .Clean and flux the joint before soldering. Use lead free solder.
2007-10-22 11:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I just did it two weeks ago.
2007-10-22 11:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Naranghi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋