Soldering with water in the pipes

How to solder copper pipes with water in the lines. You just can't do it with water in the pipes. You will have to remove the water before you take them apart and or solder your connections. http://www.askmediy.com

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[vinceleto]

I'll post a video of a new sump pump i installed at the bottom of my stair way to never ave that happen again, you might like it. I also have a 5500 watt generator backfeeding a doule pole 20 amp breaker in emergency situations. You should consider somethng like that so you don't have to worry about power outages anymore.

[DominickDiy]

@vinceleto Oh no I have that as well. But the water was coming in so mad that no pump could keep up. So then it was a lost and we let it go. Let the insurance figure it out, LOL.

[vinceleto]

Great work paisano. Looks like you do a little bit of everything.  I'm in north jersey and we know all about Irene. Luckily we did not loose power and the pump cycled every minute. I did get some seepage and had to replace 8 sheets of sheetrock because originally it was installed touching the ground and acted as a wick. I would have liked to take a video but had no time to think about that.

[DominickDiy]

@vinceleto So were real close. I'm right on the NY NJ boarder..

[sweetkellymay]

Why not just cut the 90 in half with a hacksaw ..then after it drains .. De solder it then replace it...

[DominickDiy]

@sweetkellymay If you cut anything then your pipes will be to short then you'll have issues.

[slavik626]

WRONG!!! Whats with all of extra 90's?? All you need is one. Buy a foot of 1/2 inch type "L" copper tubing. Problem solved.

[leezygeezer]

Im sorry but I have to say that this is most definitely a DIY job. Actual soldering with flux, and solder is impossible with a pipe that is full of water. Perhaps a more suitable title would be 'how to remove water from a soldered pipe'?

[waltonmt]

A word to the wise------heating up copper lines with any water inside can turn nasty real quick. If you do manage to get the pipe hot enough to melt the solder-the boiling water/ steam inside will blow the joint open in your puss. BE CAREFUL !!

[Slowpoke5055]

Shut off water supply in. Open drain valve at bottom of tank. Open all hot & cold water faucets upstairs including outside faucets. Let water drain back to tank & out drain valve. Heat 90 & remove. Clean old pipe, new 90, flux & solder in. Be sure to check your torch gas supply & that you have correct fittings on hand.

[plumbermancan]

It's not a hot water heater, its a water heater.

[cipinstal]

make a hole on the bottom with a small drill and it will come off very fast