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Title: Use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas
Post by: jennifersmith on April 15, 2014, 05:26:57 PM

Can I use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas? It is possible or not?

Title: Re: Use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas
Post by: Enn on April 16, 2014, 06:49:14 AM

The standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
4.4 prohibited types of joints and fittings  (f) capillary joint containing soft solder.

So no you cant use this type of jointing.

Tell me why would you want to?

Title: Re: Use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas
Post by: jennifersmith on April 17, 2014, 07:08:22 PM

Quote from: Enn on April 16, 2014, 06:49:14 AM

The standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
4.4 prohibited types of joints and fittings  (f) capillary joint containing soft solder.

So no you cant use this type of jointing.

Tell me why would you want to?

I wouldn’t apply this type of jointing. I want to know only that it is possible or not.