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Can you solder a water pipe upside down?

Asked Jan 12, 2010, 10:06 AM — 2 Answers
Can you solder a water pipe upside down?

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Jan 12, 2010, 02:59 PM
Yes, when the joint is properly heated the solder will wick into the joint in any orientation.
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Jan 12, 2010, 03:31 PM
Chaschamp, I soldered one upside down one time and all the blood rushed to my head. Lol Scleros told you right.
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