Watch as a seasoned DIYer demonstrates the steps necessary to sweat (join and solder) copper pipes, including how to prepare them, what tools to use, and how to fix any mistakes you may make, in this free online video about home repair.
Watch as a seasoned DIYer demonstrates how to effectively apply flux to copper pipes before sweating (joining and soldering) them in this free online video about home repair.
Watch as a seasoned DIYer demonstrates how to effectively clean the inside of copper pipes before sweating (joining and soldering) them in this free online video about home repair.
Watch as a seasoned DIYer demonstrates how to effectively clean the outside of copper pipes before sweating (joining and soldering) them in this free online video about home repair.
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Watch as a seasoned DIYer provides a technique for sweating (joining and soldering) copper pipes in this free online video about home repair.
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Watch as a seasoned DIYer demonstrates how to effectively cut copper pipes before sweating (joining and soldering) them in this free online video about home repair.
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Summary: Sweating copper pipes is rumored to be easy, but ease is relative to the experience and ability of the plumber or DIYer. Nevertheless, it is easy to learn how to sweat copper pipes if you have an expert teach you how. Although not everyone has a copper soldering expert living down the street, an expert's tutelage is available for here at Expert Village. If you would like to learn how to sweat (join and solder) copper pipes, you can learn for free, online.
In this free DIY how-to video series, learn from home remodeling expert Don Golden as he demonstrates how to sweat copper pipes. Don will tell you what tools and materials you will need to sweat copper pipes. He will demonstrate how to cut, clean, and apply flux to your copper pipes, as well as show you how to use all the necessary tools. This expert will show you a new technique for sweating copper pipes that makes the job much, much easier, and he will even help you recover from any mistakes you may make.
Expert: Don Golden has been in the business of buying and remodeling homes in the Los Angeles area for over fifteen years. He has used his expertise in the areas of design, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and masonry and takes a hands on approach when it comes to renovating a project either for himself or for family and friends.