How to solder neatly

Ok so i got a snotter!! hahajn this video we'll go through the tools and techniques i use to achieve neat joints.
Also we'll debunk the myth that it matters how you apply the flux.
One thing to mention is that i do sometimes use a metal polish to get that extra bling!
enjoy.

[@hdhanji8006]

I'd happily take your worst soldered joint as my best, kudos mate ;)

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thank you very much buddy 👌

[@mattmurdock4659]

I’m gonna start a movement in the US until we all pronounce solder the same way you guys do across the water...cause I LIKE it. 😎 Great video. 14 years and still learning. Would love to see these techniques on 2”, 3”, and 4” L.

[@utilitarian]

Thanks for sharing this. I have up plumbing, I just didn't have the confidence as an 30yr old trainee and worked for utter crap firms which destroyed the confidence I did have but still do my own stuff at home. Always struggled with this but was told to flux everything.... Learn something every day!

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thanks for he comments pal, during my training i picked up alot of bad habits but have slowly ironed them out over time, i used to flux everything too until i read the installation guide on this flux. some fluxed may still require you to flux both the pipe and the fitting.

[@TacticalPlumber]

As a plumber i just used to whack it in mate until there was enough solder it wouldn’t leak, but now i always take my time and brasso them up after all because of you on instagram. Keep it up mate. All the best.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Each to their own mate, but it works for my business (and yours too by the sound of it) and my clientele appreciate it. The Instagram community is amazing, I've learnt alot from that platform 👌

[@EliteHydronics.]

Well done Tony, excess flux had me in tears and turned to looking the best. Keep doing what your doing 🙌 Cheers Dave

[@TheDickPuller]

Thanks Tony, great method mate👍 My soldering is as rough as a Badger’s Bum, but I’ve only been doing it for 44 years. Gotta love this trade, every day is a Skool Day.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thank you very much pal, I'm not saying it's the way everyone should do it, it's just the way I like to do it. glad you enjoyed the video mate, thanks for the comments.

[@TheDickPuller]

Unequaled Heating I’m loving the videos son, keep em coming.👍👍👍👍

[@megaman1806]

Great job mate. You've demonstrated that technique reigns supreme and you were just honest about it which is what I like. I just flux the pipe and normally wipe excess flux off I may stop wiping now lol. I am one of those people that found the Powerflow brand of flux to lock the fittings but I'm inclined to give it another try seeing that my soldering technique has evolved many times over since I last used it.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Good to hear mate I'll be interested to know how you get on with it 👍

[@mattbrookes4281]

Great video mate. I used to use fry flux and moved onto everflux due to sticking fittings. Now I know why and I shall be moving back! Many thanks pal keep the videos coming

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thanks mate, let me know how you get on. 👍👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Great video! Im going to upgrade to that torch now

[@PrestigePlumbingUK]

A master at his craft. Great work as usual Mr. D.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thanks mate, hope you're doing well 👍

[@richardtaylor8790]

8:45 😂😂😂 Love it. Great video!

[@Jody669]

I have a tip for soldering like that near clips. I always wrap a rag round the pipe above the clip to stop any flux running down into the clip where you can’t clean.

[@DerekBoy27]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@SuperNelly27]

Awesome mate I’m a plumber my self and refuse to use plastic still. Doing my own new build and it’s all in copper. 2 underfloor heating manifolds and 1 zone for towel rail. All controlled zone valves. People just don’t appreciate nice copper work and it all gets hidden away. Great vid

[@UnequaledHeating]

Really appreciate the comments mate, it's becoming a little bit of a lost art isn't it.

[@con6951]

Good luck piping your underfloor heating with copper then

[@jpond89]

I’ve waited so patiently for this.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Haha, hope it helps in some way mate.

[@onefortheroad1]

Thanks for the upload, fantastic. Would love a series on pipe bending tutorials if you get the time mate 👍

[@rodalheatingtechnologies2596]

A great insight into how you work. Some very good tips for raising personal standards in the Industry

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed

[@Razz60]

Thankyou for shareing your technique just shows u dont need much solder i sometimes have the habit of adding a little bit more when the pipes going under floorboards just probably a bad habit over the years as i think i dont wana leak

[@UnequaledHeating]

No problem mate. I do it too, only because its alot harder to get in there and see it run all the way around.

[@nathanp81991]

Think we all do that mate, don’t wanna be too flash with the solder under floorboards on a Friday afternoon 🤣

[@tobysmith1508]

which of the two blowtorches there is your preferred? don’t want the superfires or firejets

[@PurpleHelmet]

I see lots of folks saying never to use powerflow flux on gas? What's your thoughts?

[@k20aa]

Great Vid and it goes to show even with that amount of flux you still made it neat . I would have agreed and said a little more solder but you just proved you dont need loads . Again look how much is in a 15mm yorkshire elbow etc . Now i have seen your technique Im coming for ya 😂😂😂😂 Keep ups the good work

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thanks for watching mate, i think the most important thing is that you need to feel comfortable. i never judge the guys who like to see the big ring on the outside.. really appreciate the comments pal.

[@mackieheating9195]

Thanks for sharing Dr Dumble, please please upload that amazing bending video.

What brackets are you using? I'm building a manifold for my softener and discharge. Since it will be on display, I'd like a set of nice wall brackets to hold it in place.

[@JorgeGonzalez-lb6xe]

Cuantas libras de presión tiene la tuberia ? Gracias por la clase . 👍

[@con6951]

Neat soldering, but sometimes a run of solder on a fitting is better than a leak. 9/10 times you will be in a confined space and will barely have the space for your torch.

[@kingswoodo2touch190]

Could you show us how to get over if you do get a leak I end up ripping it all out

[@bakray]

Lots of good info. I always struggle with Powerflow though. Thanks

[@UnequaledHeating]

i think its just what you're used to. i've used this for 19 years now.

[@bakray]

@@UnequaledHeating I know what your saying. I like the way it flows but hate the way it binds up.

[@silvergrim]

Thanks for the video, you have a great technique of which I'm yet to master. Do you use just any old fittings or have you a brand / supplier that you stick too?

[@bigginhillant]

fantastic video

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thank you dad, I'll come and teach you one day mate 🤣 love ya

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

Silver solder rings 😍😍😍 ooo yeahhh baby

[@nickkirschner3719]

I too keep a gas meter cap for those certain situations, great little problem solver lol

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

thanks for doing this very helpful video. would be great if you could do another one for soldering up larger copper, 28mm, 35mm, 42mm etc... cheers

[@UnequaledHeating]

i'll bear that in mind mate, always open to suggestions

[@zc2907]

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[@petersutton587]

Great work thanks for sharing what’s the name of the blow torch you using

[@UnequaledHeating]

Thank you mate. Firemaster 3 by mark veto

[@stevemurrell]

Got hold of one of those Mark Vitow torches on your recommendation. Found that the flame seems to go crazy when changing the angle of the torch (ie turning torch sideways to get in a tight space). Is this something you’ve experienced or do I have a dud??

[@UnequaledHeating]

I had this problem using today's tools mapping gas? Weird

[@Heatingandplumbing1]

Tonny did you say you use led solder? I always use unleaded solder and it seems to take forever to get it hot enough to run.

[@UnequaledHeating]

That was a bad edit mate, it's leadfree always 👍

[@Chequr_Prostate]

As a DIYer do you have to clean the inside of the copper fittings ( if new)? I noticed you didn’t do this in the video. Great video btw. I have had 3 plumbers doing work at my house and had 4 major leaks and two smaller leaks. Let me tell you their joints have plenty of solder around the joints and green stuff. Around here we call plumbers “leakers” as its seems more apt. 😢

[@UnequaledHeating]

Hi Andy, sorry to hear that, sounds like a rough ride. in all honesty i only clean the inside of the fitting if it looks dirty or overly oxidised.

[@gavincartman5144]

Instructions unclear. Soldered my plastic pipe and it leaked... I thought it was universal. Jks aside good vid mate well In depth

[@UnequaledHeating]

🤣🤣 thanks man

[@DanielCurry1979]

I'm off next week, but the following week I'm gonna do a whole job like this. If there's leaks I'm gonna send the boss your way

[@UnequaledHeating]

🤣🤣🤣 just seen this, should have put a disclaimer in

[@berkayultraslan1]

Thanks for the content mate it means a lot as I don't have Instagram would be great if you could upload more often thanks again!!

[@UnequaledHeating]

I'll try my best mate, as you could imagine it takes hours and hours to make one piece of content for youtube. Where as Instagram is pretty instant, hence the amount I put on there. I'll try to keep em coming 👍

[@TomTom-ye9ii]

How would you remove the snots at the back? Mine always smear more if I try. Great vid!

[@UnequaledHeating]

I usually just knock them off with the solder mate, quick motion so you don't get more melting on

[@megaman1806]

It's funny you know, I only use these techniques in airing cupboards, under boilers and generally on visible pipework but under floorboards I just throw that solder in and get beer belly snots on my couplings lool. If I feel that bump i know its gone round.

[@UnequaledHeating]

We're all the same mate, if i can't get my head in a position to see it, I'll feel for the blob 🤣

[@seven9399]

I emplore you all to watch this we all can learn something here.

[@Smart_fix]

Hi Tony your technic of soldering is superb so il call it art of soldering for sure 🙂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 where shall I get that soldering box could not find it on Amazon or EBay would you please let me know thanks Pal 👍🏼😊 Regards Fred 💐

[@mpbuilder]

Hi pan g ru a gas safe 😎

[@Smart_fix]

@@mpbuilder hi Malkit not yet but looking forward to start my plumbing training hopefully in Aug :) and you? 🙂👍🏼💐

[@mpbuilder]

@@Smart_fix Best of luck bro god bless

[@Smart_fix]

@@mpbuilder thank you bro same here 👍🏼💐🙏

[@UnequaledHeating]

Hey mate you can find it here www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-packout-case-22/163fj

[@MrBestEditing]

Green Roll Solders aren’t Led Free Bud ? Thanks

[@UnequaledHeating]

yea messed that one up

[@frankiesalmon7545]

Finally 👍🏽

[@wahreomcwario3154]

Do you have a link or model number to that blowtorch?

[@UnequaledHeating]

www.amazon.co.uk/Trigger-Start-Adjustable-Torch-Black/dp/B01N13F4T3/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1282030913977620&dchild=1&hvadid=80127019860132&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=41471&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-80127137613305%3Aloc-188&keywords=mark+vitow+firemaster&qid=1621764506&sr=8-1

[@syncrosimon]

you forgot to wipe the pipe on your tee shirt!!!! great video, thanks for taking the time.

[@UnequaledHeating]

Hahahahah

[@Wynnie97]

Where did you get your mark vitow blow torch from mate?

[@UnequaledHeating]

Amazon buddy

[@Wynnie97]

Cheers mate, great video by the way keep them coming 🤙🏼

[@megaman1806]

Good question .

[@ashleychandler4226]

What brand are the black clips mate?

[@UnequaledHeating]

Talon mate

[@user-hm9wz5cr5v]

🤗👍👍👍

[@TeamCre8tive]

Hi Tony, Just a quick one do you use power flux on your gas fitting as well? Doing my Gas atm and the teachers said no powerflux on gas fittings whatsoever but not really sure why

[@christopherlove7196]

Teachers talking rubbish mate

[@MrElliott1979]

I was told years ago not to use active flux on gas pipes because you can't flush it but I've worked for British gas for many years now and we use LA-CO flux and that stuff burns through anything.

[@pault3705]

Tool bag tour ???

[@frankbennett8877]

Did you say at the beginning you only use Lead solder.?

[@UnequaledHeating]

Yes, bad edit 😅

[@peterdavies5437]

So it should have said lead free solder to match with power flow flux, ye, I hope that’s what you meant 👍🏾

[@heatfutures6681]

Powerflow (combined with the 'f******* everything' method) was the cause of new build systems blocking *solid* within 4-5 years all through the '00s 😩

[@MrElliott1979]

The biggest problem I find apprentice's have with soldering they use too much solder and going from copper to brass they dont understand that they need to get plenty of heat into the big lump of brass first for the solder to take.

[@user-oe3wf8le9b]

The biggest problem apprentices have is their mechanic telling them to heat the brass first.

[@goochgaming]

You always need to heat the PIPE first, regardless if it is copper or brass.

[@rickdiego5]

There's a reason professionals do not use steel wool for cleaning the copper and it's obvious by your demonstration. Still wool leaves little itty bitty pieces of steel fiber all over the place and it's clearly visible when your torch hits it I would not want any steel in contact with the water pipe as it's an impurity. I suggest you change over to using a wire brush or emery cloth. Those little bits of steel fiber could cause pinhole leaks in the copper pipe.

[@corbs07]

Unleaded I think you mean :D

[@UnequaledHeating]

ffs been a long week .....

[@ImranAli-rp4kd]

Apparently the fire master torch stays red hot for like 15 mins, don’t know how true this is

[@grahamgodwin7200]

Great vid. Unfortunately couldn’t hear when you were altering the flame, would’ve been nice if you said I’m starting full heat decreasing increasing etc. Great video regardless though. 👍

[@UnequaledHeating]

Sorry about that, great point

[@stevebryans5972]

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[@icfunited]

3:57 had my head phones on, now I can’t hear! Cheers son’s crying. Nice one

[@UnequaledHeating]

i cant do emojis on my laptop but.... laughing face with tears x 3

[@michaelbull9428]

AVOID ACID FLUX, Very common is acid flux ,over heated and I've witnessed many many of these joints cracking when moved in the slightest.