joining ferrule to pipe

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joining ferrule to pipe

Postby stillgotit » Fri May 10, 2013 12:50 pm

Whats the best way to connect a 2" ferrule to 2" pipe? just solder them straight together or buy a 2" connector and solder them?
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Re: joining ferrule to pipe

Postby punchy21 » Fri May 10, 2013 12:56 pm

A lot stronger with a connector and how I do it... :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: joining ferrule to pipe

Postby bt1 » Fri May 10, 2013 1:14 pm

Flare the joint if you have access to a plumber/flaring tool, expanded joints are also really nice or a connector.

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