How to Solder Yorkshire Fittings | Solder Ring fittings | Capillary Fittings

Welcome to my tutorial guide on how to solder and use yorkshire fittings, also known as capillary or solder ring fittings. In this video I'm going to show you the best way to prepare copper pipe and solder a fitting step by step. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something going that will help you out.
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[@SV650ben]

It's so refreshing to see a how to video thats calm, easy to follow, and without any of the usual "Smash that like button" rubbish - Thank you

[@snecklifter]

Couldn't have said it better. Great video.

[@AlfaRomeo-p7j]

Really good delivery. You make a great teacher. Thank you.

[@iggster450]

Perfect video. I just needed one bit of clarification, that both sides of the join needed to have a pipe in, and you gave me that info. Thank you very much. Great video

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@amandaassheton8857]

Thank you, a very good, calm and instructive video - soldering now much clearer!

[@alanwallis2467]

Looking for a guide to fitting Yorkshire fittings, pressed search and up you popped. I knew there and then that I was about to be given a guide that is very well explained and demonstrated . Thank you very much.

[@nathjl86]

Great proper advice! Especially to have both ends in the fitting and heat together. I’m sure that’s caught many people out!! Cheers 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertkemp50]

Really good plumbing video's, with easy to listen to commentaries. I've been DIY plumbing for years on and off and these video's are good reminders on how to do the job properly, thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot

[@Bibg867]

You explain in a way I can easily understand. I’ve subscribed and thank you

[@SuperTone35]

Probably the best video i have watched. Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped. Thanks

[@bawbag3715]

old comment i know but this cant be right? you must have watched some videos full of women with their big diddys on show? that must be better than any diy video? lol

[@parmar8801]

Excellent video! Attempting this for the first time and you've provided answers to all of the questions I had.

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Lovely step by step concise guide! Excellent teaching style - well done!

[@AJBTemplar]

I have never done soldered joints before. This is really excellent tuition and helped me to do a tricky fix.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌

[@Incywincey]

Thank you. Excellent video. Never been confident to take on plumbing but going to give it a go. 👌👌

[@Blades-fm6ck]

Nice tip with the tape measure to hold the joint. 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Cheers 👍

[@MrMagsimus]

Top video as usual bro ❤

[@johnadams1976]

Thanks again. Came back to revisit before soldering my next one

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome!

[@Willo59]

Excellent vid. Well-explained. Regards, Paul

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@rover100bunson]

brilliant and timely videos, thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@riiitch]

Fantastic video mate. Did a night course a few years back to save some money doing this old house up. Just about to fit an outside tap and needed a refresher!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad the video helped refresh 👍

[@amcc2531]

I was always told that as the solder runs towards the heat, you should heat from the pipe side of the joint, whereas the non solder joints you heat the joint and the solder runs into the joint

[@irhm8640]

Another cracking video.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks again!

[@PJANGELES30]

Very good demo

[@noelbourke5101]

Brilliant video,very thorough

[@ChathuraKulasinghe-z3d]

Thank you a lot. This helped me prepare properly and finish my first soldering without any issues. At first, I thought I overheated the pipes because I was using a blow torch bought from Amazon with a MapX gas cylinder from Toolstation. But it wasn't an issue/

[@johnadams1976]

Cheers. Just done my first... Hope it doesn't leak!!

[@richardclarke9966]

Did it?

[@John01GM40]

perfect demonstration subscribed

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@dermotkelly6946]

Good video , one question though , I see that some plumbers don’t flux inside the fitting , what is best ? . Thank you .

[@paulatkins4968]

Great video. Cheers

[@snorkherder]

Thank you, I'm about to use those joints myself for the first time :)

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome.

[@wahidmahmood9169]

Thank you for knowledge sir,highly appreciate people like urself sharing ur experience with others.👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It's my pleasure

[@markewins9662]

That was a great video. Never used Yorkie joints before, this has been very helpful. Many thanks. 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome 👍

[@johnpyke3210]

Clear and concise thank you.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@stefanthomas4868]

these videos are so clear and easy to follow, nice one bud, im gonna give this a go. Is it the same process for microbore?

[@pw7752]

Good clear video - thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome, thanks for watching

[@davidcoleman6032]

Brilliant video, many thanks!I feel more confident now!👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Fantastic

[@paulbaldwin4837]

Very good video mate, really useful. Thanks 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome,thanks.

[@mrshoney2624]

Thankyou for that great video and explaination.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped you!

[@DaveDickens]

Great video thank you! Cheers Dave

[@nickburmeister308]

Great! Thank you got the information

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@georgemcmanus5943]

Excellent and informative video, thank you

[@mohammedsaidmahmoud7901]

Thanks very helpful

[@stephensimper8196]

Once you've soldered the joint and it's cooked, if you've got any concerns or just want to be certain, can you go back over the joint and and more solder by end feeding it? Just starting out, so just thinking belt and braces. Great video, of to buy a de-burrer thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You can however be careful not to add too much solder because that solder will run into the fitting/pipe and cause restriction/noise.

[@sh1n00b1]

OMG iv been trying to use these and applying my own solder not realising they already had some inside. Thank you so much! great video well presented!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome 👍

[@lukeroutledge4888]

Great information

[@karlsands1714]

Enjoyed the video. Can I use a heat gun to heat up the yorkshire solder ring fittings.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked it. No, that's not going to work.

[@karlsands1714]

@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks for your reply.

[@samiraamassoul89]

This vs hep20 push fit whats better

[@practicepatch3506]

Any tips for capillary soldering of 22mm pipes and fittings? I rarely have problems with 15mm work, but often with 22mm, end up with leaks! Would you advise using two torches to give better heating on 22mm solder fittings, and is end soldering better than pre-soldered fittings when doing 22mm work?

[@ColinMill1]

I think it's more important with 22mm to apply heat to the pipes initially so that when you start to heat the fitting the pipes get up to soldering temperature. I think it's too easy to try to rush the job and get an imperfect joint by concentrating the heat on the fitting and have the pipes are not hot enough to be wetted properly by the solder.

[@Ste2023]

Hi Great channel. Can I use a heat gun ? Can I put. a bit of solder at end of copper pipe edge ( sort of double seal the fitting if understand)

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hi. Thanks, glad you like it. Use a brazing torch.

[@sammysatsangi7754]

really useful thanks a lot

[@hnng3919]

I only did soldering couple times many years ago and I remember having to add solder stick to the joints once the flux start boiling, and the solder will melt and sucked into the gap. Is this a new way of doing soldering?

[@mikeforwarduk]

two different systems. You were working with so-called "end feed" fittings, which don't contain solder. These Yorkshire fittings already have the solder included

[@hnng3919]

@@mikeforwarduk ah, makes a lot of sense, thx

[@edpp3687]

I want to solder a tee that has an elbow joint very close that also will need soldering. Should i solder that seperataly or do at same time? Theres only about a cm of pipe between the tee and the elbow

[@mikeforwarduk]

Not a plumber but I'd do them at the same time

[@mickinoz2005]

When do you use copper versus plastic? seems to be plumber preference but is there any jobs the plastic can't do?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Plastic looks ugly anywhere visible such as radiator pipes but that’s personal preference. There are also some cases around water heaters and boilers where plastic can’t be used.

[@mikaeleyob5297]

hi sorry we don't need to use a led on soldering feet ?

[@SteS]

I made the mistake of soldering one half of a Yorkshire fitting. Now the other side doesn't have solder. Would it be okay to feed solder into that like a normal fitting when I come to connect to the existing pipework? Thanks for the vid!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I would de solder and start fresh as a DIYer

[@seanditch4419]

Brilliant, thank you for this, is there any chance you could do a video on how much pipe is needed to be cut/measured (from to) to bridge 90 degree angles or other angles other than straight whereby you would need to cut a precise amount of pipe so it will line up with the horizontal, so a straight piece or elbow can then be used, i know this is probably so basic for you but there's no one out there that actually explains how the measuring of correct amount of pipe to connect is achieved. Thx if you can would really appreciate your help.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. I will see what I can do

[@seanditch4419]

@@TheDIYGuy1 fantastic thank you👍👍👍

[@Pat19eighty4]

Great video.... love the tape measure trick!

[@MWA1407]

I noticed he used the torch on the middle of the pipe at the bend and not underneath the "ring". He also stated how to use torch underneath as heat rises, but he did it in the middle? Please explain someone

[@nerowolf6623]

Hi good videos, been following you for sometime.Many of the solder ring fittings i noticed dont have enough solder inside them so to ensure a secure fitting can you add extra solder wire around the joints while the flame is applied ? Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

There's nothing stopping you adding solder however be careful not to add too much as it may restrict flow if you allow excess solder to run into the joint.

[@vinniebullterrier6456]

What jacket its that mate? Is it a work jacket? Looks good

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It's a snickers jacket. Thanks

[@arronthomas6177]

Can you use on gas

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yes 👍

[@marciaedwardscrown]

Is that how you burn't your eye brows off? You don't need such a HUGE flame 🔥 😁

[@cerealkiller4248]

The flux you are using is horribly aggressive if not cleaned off. Same for any ‘self cleaning’ flux, I come across leaks all the time due to its nature. I had to drain a huge schools hot water system 3 weeks ago, a 42mm pipe had developed a leak where the flux had been left on the joint/pipe. As I traced the pipe back through the ceiling I came across other repairs for the same reason. Good tips regarding the soldering, I try to use Yorkshire fittings all the time as they’re so neat.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for your comments 😃

[@theorgazoid4918]

If you give the pipe a little squeeze with grips it also stops the pipe falling out

[@Linkn12]

That’s exactly what I do, the tape trick looks cool tho

[@richardsheppard5881]

I got told not to flux inside the fitting is this correct !?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I've always used flux inside the fitting with no issues. However this is for water applications where excess flux can be washed away therefore no corrosive effect. On gas applications I would avoid putting flux in the fitting but you shouldn't really be doing any gas pipe work yourself so this should not really be applicable.

[@richardsheppard5881]

@@TheDIYGuy1 press fit is good too

[@Luke-hf4vi]

As a registered engineer were taught not to put flux inside the fitting to prevent solder buildup, the solder follows the flux and builds up in the fitting, press are good but expensive to buy and must use correct rings depending on what the pipe is convening

[@milfordjohnson2289]

thanks mate, you might have actually got me out of a pickle. ill let u know hehehe. also, i will be havimg words with your trade buddy colin furze for not actually putting up any plumbing advice 🤣

[@RollCorruption]

What's the reliability of these vs conventional soldering joints? Happy to have a go at either tomorrow but if there's no difference i'll try the easier version!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No difference. Only yesterday I ripped some of these out that have been in place for 20 years! Give it a go!

[@unibks4382]

Very reliable. Have had them for 50 years in current property.

[@C1tyground5155]

Couldn’t have explained that any better.why aren’t everyone using these Yorkshire fittings,is it the price.

[@tinman1955]

In America we have sodder.

[@Bob.Jenkins]

These pipe fittings have been around for over 25 years - anyone not knowing this yet considering embarking upon a basic plumbing task should ask there Carer what day it is... it might be Ice-cream day!!

[@Georgiahulse]

And that is how you end somebody’s desire to learn. Hope you don’t have children, Bob!

[@ColinMill1]

They have been around for over 50 years as I used them back then to make up vacuum system backing lines.

[@dsplodge86]

Douchbag

[@marciaedwardscrown]

​@@ColinMill1they also had wooden pipes then

[@ColinMill1]

@@marciaedwardscrown Not for vacuum backing lines though.😁

[@geoffg46]

I'm guessing de-burring is to prevent any copper shards entering the pipework ? That is a neat trick with the tape measure

[@TheDIYGuy1]

De burring prevents flow restriction but also prevents any "noise". If you don't do this step it can cause whistling/flow noise. Thanks :)

[@geoffg46]

@@TheDIYGuy1Thanks for that explanation, appreciated

[@geoffg46]

(and sub'd)

[@RahimRahim-cc7rl]

👍 👍 👍

[@Harry-d4n]

Heat doesn't rise,..hot air rises

[@cadjet37]

Blue flame is unburnt gas and not so hot as yellow. If you hold the torch further away, it will heat the copper more quickly

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

The only way is yorkshire

[@tatendanyasha-diarists]

Next time try to reduce your amount of heat its too much.

[@paddyglenny]

Not sure how you can spend 11 mins teaching people how to use yorkshire fittings.....1)clean pipe and inside of fitting. 2)flux both with everflux. 3) insert pipe into fitting. 4)heat gently til you see a ring of solder emerge all the way around fitting.5) leave to cool and wipe with damp rag. Job done.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I did and it’s been popular so far and has helped many many people

[@simonspencer397]

It doesn't look that hard. Strange, as most plumbers (who look like they would have trouble spelling IQ, let alone achieving a respectable number) make out like it's the hardest thing in the world, just one step above particle physics.

[@Georgiahulse]

Both offensive and ignorant.

[@simonspencer397]

@@Georgiahulse Thankyou.👍

[@diljitjedi]

Great video mate not this Yorkshire fitness

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@mahkhi7154]

Yes, I Do Know How to Solder. However, My Intelligence isn't Like Yours. Its Not Worth "Me" Taking the Risk. Copper "Push Fit", for a "One Off", Job is Fine. If I Did your Job. I'd Learn. Get it checked by a Professional (My Father), And Practise. Then I'd Use the Just as Reliable and CHEAPER, solder Pipes. Its Not Worth "Me" Taking the Risk. Copper "Push Fit", for a "One Off", Job is Fine. I Do Know How You Do it. Clean the Ends of The Pipe with Metal Wool (Braid). Apply "Flux" Heat The Pipe with a Blow Torch. Apply the Solder to the Joint. The Flux - Will Even - Suck into - The Joint, the Solder. The Solder - Moves to the Heat. The Flux is a Heat Transfer Fluid.