I'd happily take your worst soldered joint as my best, kudos mate ;)
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much buddy 👌
@mattmurdock46594 жыл бұрын
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.
@TacticalPlumber4 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
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 👌
@megaman18064 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear mate I'll be interested to know how you get on with it 👍
@utilitarian3 жыл бұрын
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!
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattbrookes42814 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, let me know how you get on. 👍👍
@EliteHydronics.4 жыл бұрын
Well done Tony, excess flux had me in tears and turned to looking the best. Keep doing what your doing 🙌 Cheers Dave
@Razz604 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
No problem mate. I do it too, only because its alot harder to get in there and see it run all the way around.
@nathanp819914 жыл бұрын
Think we all do that mate, don’t wanna be too flash with the solder under floorboards on a Friday afternoon 🤣
@k20aa4 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
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.
@SuperNelly274 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the comments mate, it's becoming a little bit of a lost art isn't it.
@con69514 жыл бұрын
Good luck piping your underfloor heating with copper then
@onefortheroad14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload, fantastic. Would love a series on pipe bending tutorials if you get the time mate 👍
@Jody6694 жыл бұрын
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.
@jpond894 жыл бұрын
I’ve waited so patiently for this.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Haha, hope it helps in some way mate.
@PrestigePlumbingUK4 жыл бұрын
A master at his craft. Great work as usual Mr. D.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, hope you're doing well 👍
@rodalheatingtechnologies25964 жыл бұрын
A great insight into how you work. Some very good tips for raising personal standards in the Industry
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed
@gavincartman51444 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear. Soldered my plastic pipe and it leaked... I thought it was universal. Jks aside good vid mate well In depth
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 thanks man
@Chequr_Prostate3 жыл бұрын
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. 😢
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
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.
@con69514 жыл бұрын
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.
@cliveramsbotty60774 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
i'll bear that in mind mate, always open to suggestions
@zc29074 жыл бұрын
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@mackieheating91954 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dr Dumble, please please upload that amazing bending video.
@bakray4 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info. I always struggle with Powerflow though. Thanks
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
i think its just what you're used to. i've used this for 19 years now.
@bakray4 жыл бұрын
@@UnequaledHeating I know what your saying. I like the way it flows but hate the way it binds up.
@silvergrim4 жыл бұрын
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?
@petersutton5874 жыл бұрын
Great work thanks for sharing what’s the name of the blow torch you using
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. Firemaster 3 by mark veto
@PlumbingDoctors4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Im going to upgrade to that torch now
@richt2222 жыл бұрын
8:45 😂😂😂 Love it. Great video!
@DanielCurry19794 жыл бұрын
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
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 just seen this, should have put a disclaimer in
@PurpleHelmet10 ай бұрын
I see lots of folks saying never to use powerflow flux on gas? What's your thoughts?
@kingswoodo2touch1904 жыл бұрын
Could you show us how to get over if you do get a leak I end up ripping it all out
@Smart_fix3 жыл бұрын
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 💐
@mpbuilder3 жыл бұрын
Hi pan g ru a gas safe 😎
@Smart_fix3 жыл бұрын
@@mpbuilder hi Malkit not yet but looking forward to start my plumbing training hopefully in Aug :) and you? 🙂👍🏼💐
@mpbuilder3 жыл бұрын
@@Smart_fix Best of luck bro god bless
@Smart_fix3 жыл бұрын
@@mpbuilder thank you bro same here 👍🏼💐🙏
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate you can find it here www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-packout-case-22/163fj
@TomTom-ye9ii4 жыл бұрын
How would you remove the snots at the back? Mine always smear more if I try. Great vid!
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
I usually just knock them off with the solder mate, quick motion so you don't get more melting on
@nickkirschner3719 Жыл бұрын
I too keep a gas meter cap for those certain situations, great little problem solver lol
Жыл бұрын
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.
@megaman18064 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
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 🤣
@DerekBoy274 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks
@berkayultraslan14 жыл бұрын
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!!
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@stevemurrell3 жыл бұрын
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??
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
I had this problem using today's tools mapping gas? Weird
@syncrosimon3 жыл бұрын
you forgot to wipe the pipe on your tee shirt!!!! great video, thanks for taking the time.
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah
@Heatingandplumbing14 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
That was a bad edit mate, it's leadfree always 👍
@tobysmith15082 жыл бұрын
which of the two blowtorches there is your preferred? don’t want the superfires or firejets
@paul_my_plumbs_uk4 жыл бұрын
Silver solder rings 😍😍😍 ooo yeahhh baby
@JorgeGonzalez-lb6xe4 жыл бұрын
Cuantas libras de presión tiene la tuberia ? Gracias por la clase . 👍
@MrBestEditing3 жыл бұрын
Green Roll Solders aren’t Led Free Bud ? Thanks
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
yea messed that one up
@seven93993 жыл бұрын
I emplore you all to watch this we all can learn something here.
@Wynnie974 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your mark vitow blow torch from mate?
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Amazon buddy
@Wynnie974 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, great video by the way keep them coming 🤙🏼
@megaman18064 жыл бұрын
Good question .
@bigginhillant4 жыл бұрын
fantastic video
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Thank you dad, I'll come and teach you one day mate 🤣 love ya
@MrElliott19793 жыл бұрын
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-oe3wf8le9b2 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem apprentices have is their mechanic telling them to heat the brass first.
@goochgaming Жыл бұрын
You always need to heat the PIPE first, regardless if it is copper or brass.
@TeamCre8tive4 жыл бұрын
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
@christopherlove71964 жыл бұрын
Teachers talking rubbish mate
@MrElliott19793 жыл бұрын
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.
@wahreomcwario31543 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link or model number to that blowtorch?
Did you say at the beginning you only use Lead solder.?
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
Yes, bad edit 😅
@peterdavies54373 жыл бұрын
So it should have said lead free solder to match with power flow flux, ye, I hope that’s what you meant 👍🏾
@rickdiego5 Жыл бұрын
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.
@M.E63 Жыл бұрын
Apparently the fire master torch stays red hot for like 15 mins, don’t know how true this is
@ВячеславЛипатов-й2р4 жыл бұрын
🤗👍👍👍
@frankiesalmon75454 жыл бұрын
Finally 👍🏽
@corbs074 жыл бұрын
Unleaded I think you mean :D
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
ffs been a long week .....
@pault37053 жыл бұрын
Tool bag tour ???
@grahamgodwin72003 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@UnequaledHeating3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, great point
@michaelbull9428 Жыл бұрын
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.
@icfunited4 жыл бұрын
3:57 had my head phones on, now I can’t hear! Cheers son’s crying. Nice one
@UnequaledHeating4 жыл бұрын
i cant do emojis on my laptop but.... laughing face with tears x 3