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    soundtimmy Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 3, 2009, 12:46 PM
    Resweating joints
    When you re-sweat joints, do you have to remove all the solder when you are cleaning the area to be re-sweated?
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    Oct 3, 2009, 12:57 PM

    No, but you have to clean it enough to get the fitting on.
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    Oct 3, 2009, 01:53 PM
    If I have to reuse a fitting that's already been soldered on I heat the fitting until the solder gets runny. I then take a rag and wipe the joint clean. If you do it right and don't leave any bumps or ridges the fitting will be tinned and slip right in.
    Good luck, Tom
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