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    Katherine78 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 26, 2010, 07:22 AM
    I attempted to solder an outdoor spigot to the water supply line. All looked good un
    I attempted to solder an outdoor spigot to the water supply line. All looked good until I tested the water flow. There is a small spot I missed. Water spurted out. Can I re-solder the pipe without have to take the whole thing apart and start all over?
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    Jun 26, 2010, 07:34 AM

    Yes, and flux to the pipe and go again, open the spigot iit get the water out. The only way you might have a problem is if the wart is trapped in a low point and you can not get it out before soldering.
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    Jun 26, 2010, 07:40 AM

    Put heat to the faulty connection and boil the water out of the pipe. When steam stops try pulling the joint apart. Wipe off the excess solder with a dry cloth and shine the pipe with a piece of sand cloth,
    Flux the pipe and try again. Good luck, Tom
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