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    Nov 27, 2006, 08:26 PM
    Soldering copper pipe to faucet valve body
    Is it OK to solder the copper feed lines and shower stub to the brass faucet valve body or should I use compression connectors?
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    Nov 27, 2006, 08:33 PM
    It is OK to solder the risers to the valve. But first you want to take it apart and remove everything that would be harmed by the heat. Such as the cartridge and O-rings. Some faucets are complicated so watch how it all comes apart.
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    Nov 27, 2006, 10:21 PM
    I did this three months ago and alls fine, with taking the precautions to remove the cartridge first, as letmetellyou mentioned.
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