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 soldering copper
Author: Ratkowski (WI)

I am soldering copper water pipe; but although shut off; the water will not stop dripping from the cold water pipe. I tried opening and/or closing other fausets to no avail.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: HelpMePlumb (FL)

Cold side only? Try opening up an outside hose bib.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: Wheelchair

Your soldering work is secondary to the repair of a leaky shut off valve. Once the shut off valve is working properly you can proceed with the copper pipe.

Good Luck
Best Wishes

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: packy

depends on how fast the drip is. you can use a shop vac to get enough water out of the pipe to solder, if the drip is slow enough. otherwise, use a sharkbite.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: jimmy-o (CA)

This kit will help deal with the water:
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 Re: soldering copper
Author: hj

it will only be a use if he is going to install a valve, then remove the JetSwet to complete the job.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: mr leak (CA)

If a little water is dripping fix the drip but there is another trick but not sure I should tell I'll let someone else let the cat out of the bag. Hint it is a common item found in the kitchen.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: hj

I have been doing plumbing for over 60 years and so far have NEVER had to resort to putting bread in the line to stop water flow.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: joe plumber (NE)

I never have used bread in the 45 years that I have been plumbing.I have heard that if you put a little butter on it ,it will slide into the pipe easier.LOL.I have changed areators and shutoff valves because so called plumbers used bread in the water lines .

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: hj

And I assume it would also do a number on the balancing spool in a tub/shower valve.

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 Re: soldering copper
Author: dlh (TX)

i have used bread a few times over the years and the only time i clogged anything is once when i forgot to turn on the hose bibb before i turned the water back on

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