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Solder joint inside steam boiler

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David Hohengasser
David Hohengasser Member Posts: 52
in THE MAIN WALL
I am going to put a 1/2" copper loop inside my steam boiler to gravity pre-heat my hot water. I am using a lower boiler tapping with a 2" duplex bushing and compression fittings. The 1/2" cc tube will go in 16", u-turn and come straight back out. I don't think I can bend the 1/2" copper that tight to fit through the 2-1/2" opening. Can I solder two elbows to make the turn, or will there be a problem with the solder joint?

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  • John@Reliable_23
    John@Reliable_23 Member Posts: 4
    don't waste your time..................

    to short to work. What about adding a tankless?
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    braze it, why gamble

    all submerged coils or facsimile should be heavy copper [ type "k " ] & brazed.
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