Joining Copper
Hello, I was wondering...is there any other way to join copper besides using solder? This will probably make me look retarded, but...would PVC primer and PVC cement work? Is there any sort of adhesive or sealant that I could use besides solder to put a pneumatic gun together? If there is, (which I hope there will be) be expecting a monstrosity to be created!!!
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you answered your own question.[/quote]n-strike wrote:This will probably make me look retarded, but...would PVC primer and PVC cement work?
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use compression fittings, they just need a couple of spanners to fit
Epoxy is probably the next best thing as LikimysCrotchus5 said in most hardware stores they usually sell a epoxy made especially for joining copper pipe. Oh and why cant you solder?
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People who laugh really hard at stuff that pisses you off/you getting hurt, who then say "I'm sorry, I can't stop" but you know they easily could.
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i would have said compression fittings were next best thing because they are meant to take high pressures
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That just made my day!n-strike wrote:This will probably make me look retarded, but...would PVC primer and PVC cement work?
What's wrong with solder?
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maybe he doesnt have the tools for soldering
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A blowtorch, flux and solder..?
I've never heard of a soul without these neccessary spudding tools.
Seriously, it'll probably cost <£10 ($20) for the whole lot. But I do know how cheap some people can be, try living in the Uk.
I've never heard of a soul without these neccessary spudding tools.
Seriously, it'll probably cost <£10 ($20) for the whole lot. But I do know how cheap some people can be, try living in the Uk.
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Compression fittings served me well the first couple of years!
Galvanised fittings and pipes are a better option when it comes to reliability.
But nothing beats the look of soldered copper cannons!
Galvanised fittings and pipes are a better option when it comes to reliability.
But nothing beats the look of soldered copper cannons!
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maxus: people who live in the uk have to be cheap because theres always some sort of rule stopping you from getting money
I have to agree with Brian, soldered fittings do look better, but if your not to worried about looks, or your planning on covering the fittings then compression is great
I have to agree with Brian, soldered fittings do look better, but if your not to worried about looks, or your planning on covering the fittings then compression is great
Sorry for not replying earlier, I was just busy. Um...I don't have the tools for soldering. And I don't have a lot of money right now, so I can still make a copper gun, but without the solder. So epoxy is the best thing to use? Can it withstand high pressures? Does anyone have a copper cannon that they have a link of right now? Sorry for all the questions, I just wanted to make sure there is not going to be a loud kablooie in my face, just like my previous cannon. That one scared that shat outta me!
We actually have special wire that can WELD copper. 
But it's unlikely that you have this too.
But it's unlikely that you have this too.
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simple but yet damn powerful copper gun.
this is soldered though but the plumber at your hardware store solders pipes for you if you show him how it is going to look and get the parts (witch is easy in a hardware)
simple but yet damn powerful copper gun.
this is soldered though but the plumber at your hardware store solders pipes for you if you show him how it is going to look and get the parts (witch is easy in a hardware)
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Welding Rod? Braising Rod?Necrosis wrote:We actually have special wire that can WELD copper.
Also, If you don't want to solder anything or use messy sealants/adhesives, then I would suggest threading your copper fittings with a tap & die set and using Teflon tape. It's easier and allows you to change something (take apart) whenever you need.
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