How to solder an end feed fitting?

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Things you will need:

Step 1 – Clean

Clean the outside of the pipe using the pipe cleaner, ensuring that all parts that are to be fluxed are cleaned well.

Step 2 – Apply flux

Apply the flux solution immediately after cleaning using the flux brush, making sure all the cleaned parts are covered.

Step 3 – Fit pipework together

Push the pieces of fluxed pipe into the solder fitting and twist.

Step 4 – Power on

Turn on the plumbing iron, making sure they are on either a stand or heat resistant surface

Step 5 – Up to temperature

Before using the plumbing iron, make sure they are fully heated up. Some models may have an indicator light to show this.

Step 6 – Place heads on pipe

Take the plumbing iron and place the clamping heads on to the pipe approximately 3mm (1/8″) away from the joint, this will keep the heads clear of any running solder.

Step 7 – Apply heat

Apply the heat to the pipe

Step 8 – Keep tight contact

When heating the pipe work with the irons, make sure that the heads are tightly in contact with the pipe surface. This ensures the pipe heats up to temperature and that all surfaces are heated.

Step 9 – Hold for 10 seconds

Hold the plumbing irons in place for at least 10 seconds; this allows the pipe to sufficiently heat up to temperature.

Step 10 – Test heat

To test to see if the pipe is hot enough, take the solder wire and touch the tip near the joint. If the solder melts, the pipe is at the correct temperature and is ready to solder.

Step 11 – Feed solder wire

If the solder melts on contact, continue to feed the solder wire around the joint to create a seal.

Step 12 – Make neat joint

Do not over-apply the solder. It will not make the joint any more effective, and will only result in wastage of solder wire.

Step 13 – Place on stand

Remove the irons from the pipe and place back on the stand until the next joint is ready to be soldered, or switch off the tool if all the joints are sealed..

Step 14 – Allow to cool

Allow the pipe to cool, then, taking the damp cloth, wipe away any excess flux.

Step 15 – Flush and check

Once all the soldering to the pipe work is complete, flush the pipes through with clean water. This will remove any waste material and remaining flux from within the pipes as well as highlighting any possible leaks.