I’m almost ready to hookup the hot and cold water supply lines, but first I need to install the water shutoff valves for the toilet and vanity. BTW – you can read about Part 5 of the project here. The soldering kit is pictured below:
- Propane torch
- 4-in-1 wire brush
- Solder paste
- Solder wire
- Pliers – in case I need to hold something hot
- Rotary tube cutter
- 1/4 Turn Angle Ball Stop Valve for 1/2 pipe, sweat joint
- A piece of ceramic tile to catch any solder drips
Soldering Gear for Toilet Stop Valve
The pipe is cut to about 3 inches in length from the wall.
Cutting the Water Supply Pipe to Length
The finished cut.
Toilet Water Supply Pipe Cut to Length
The paint and dirt are removed with 4-in-1 pipe brush from the pipe in preparation for soldering.
Prepping the Pipe for Soldering
The escutcheon is slipped over the pipe end after cleaning with the wire brush.
Escutcheon and Cleaned Pipe
The stop valve is cleaned to remove any metal oxides before soldering.
Prepping the Ball Stop Valve for Soldering
A light coat of solder paste is smeared on the copper pipe, the valve slid into place, heat applied with the torch and solder applied. The solder will be wicked (drawn) into the joint when the proper temperature is reached. If the solder beads up like water droplets, the joint isn’t hot enough. Here’s the finished solder job.
Ball Stop Valve Soldered into Place
The process is repeated to install the ball stop valves for the hot and cold water supply pipes for the vanity. The coffee can stuffed with aluminum foil is to protect the PVC drain pipe from the torch.
Hot and Cold Water Valves for the Sink
Click to read Part 7 of this project.
Regards,
Bob Jackson
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