Soldering copper fittings

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Soldering copper fittings
Author: Sweaty (IN) I have a situation where it is necessary for me to solder two copper fittings that are only about 1/8" apart. Obviously, I can connect the two with a very short piece of copper pipe, but will I be able to get a good joint on both fittings by trying to solder them at the same time?
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Author: steve (CA) No problem. Make sure you apply heat to both fittings.
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Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) If one of the fittings can be a st. fitting, then you'll only need to make one solder joint. On the other hand I routinely solder fittings hub to hub with only the tiniest gap between the two fittings.
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Author: hj (AZ) We do it all the time so if you have the ability it can be done.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) no sweat 1/8 gap is just fine ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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