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Soldering under floors
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 3:43 pm
by alanjacobs
Hi, silly question ... but how do you solder joints under floors?
I have restricted access which means I have to point the blow torch downwards but whenever I do this the torch flares and blows itself out.
Are there better torches out there that can work upside down?
Mines a Bernzonmatic butane/propane.
Cheers
Alan
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:42 pm
by bobplum
hi
as the can enough gas have you tried tilting the can at a different angle and is it strong enough
failing all this can you not use push fit connections
bob
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:20 pm
by GoNz0
you can but them regulated to burn upside down, screwfix have some
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:45 am
by bobbych
You can get flareless torches btu they about 45 -50 quid. cant u use compression joints?
soldering under floors
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:27 pm
by dedzed
some times the torch just needs to warm up so burn it for a little while and check... also very new full cans will do it more than emptier ones and try starting with a gentle flame... open as you need
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:10 am
by plumbbob
Mines a Bernzomatic (88230 from Screwfix) and it works fine upside down, or indeed at any angle.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:54 pm
by chris_on_tour2002
benzomatic torches can work upside-down so if it's extinguishing then either you need to open the gas valve a little more or there is not enough gas in the bottle. unless your torch has a fault.