Have a project coming up where I need to do this. I know you use a propane torch and “killed muratic acid”, but really how is it done?
Propane torch, plumbers flux and solder that I use when soldering copper pipe?
Thanks
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don't use a torch -- find some old soldering irons and use the torch to heat them.
If using a torch, the zinc galvanizing is harfmul when vaporized.... very harmful... as in it kills lung tissue immediately.... from what I understand.
The muriatic acid is likely used to remove the zinc so you can get a good bond to the metal.
Use an acid flux... same stuff used for plumbing I believe and then any lead should do... same as used for plumbing again.
I've never doen it myself but based on some basic that I do understand, I am making educated guesses.
I'm sure if I am wrong, someone will be by soon to let us know.
I refuse to accept that there are limitations to what we can accomplish. Pete Draganic
Edited 6/14/2008 5:58 pm ET by PeteDraganic
I hope the lung tissue returns. I welded and burned a lot of galvanized stuff in my late teens and early twenties. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
as bad as yur kidneys are from all that welding....
the lungs are only a minor bump in the road....
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My kidneys are shot too? Crapppp! Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
yup....
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I was having a good day.... Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
sorry....
just trying to make ya feel good about yur lungs....
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Well...thanks...at least I've stopped thinking about my back! Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
the backacke could be from the kidneys and not the back it's self....
just trying to help ya not worry about the back....
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
LOL..... boy, I bet he is really glad you are being so helpful!
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I refuse to accept that there are limitations to what we can accomplish. Pete Draganic
I hope so....
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
lung cancer also is a source of back pain
just trying to aid the diagnosis
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
or get it put to ya once too many times can cause that too...
or at least in that same general area...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
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They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
The worst pain is from the MRI bill every time I send in the payment. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
well then...
it's obvious...
quit having MRI's..
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
It was a stupid thing to do. They don't help a bit but they cost a lot of money. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
whatja got going on...
you okay???
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I herniated it last summer...maybe June or July. I'm still feeling it. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
ouch...
I have those.... I feel for ya....
guess ya have to stick with short beers....
larger ones might be a bit too heavy....
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I've been lazy about my rehab routine, so I only have myself to blame. Lately, I've start swinging the golf clubs (short chipping game only) so I'm doing a little better. I was getting numbness on both legs last week but I've restarted my exercises from the book Pain Free. It helps immediately. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
try the Williams exersizes....
they work and are really low impact...
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WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
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Don't use a torch - use a copper as Walter advised. You'll need muriatic for flux on the galvanized and zinc chloride (killed muriatic) to tin the copper. 50/50 solder is appropriate and DO NOT breathe the fumes as Pete advised.
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An a Classic This Old House from about 4-5 years ago they where installing some lead coated copper shingles. This was a 1/2 dome with a bellshape. So it was a large number of small shingle with interlocking edges that they hammered down and then soldered.I was surprised that they where using a tourch. But the load coating does make it easier to solder..
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