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Pipemaster Soldering Tool

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Pipemaster Soldering Tool

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Description:

The Antex Pipemaster Soldering Tool is designed to complement the torch in the tool kit of the plumbing contractor or home improvement enthusiast. With selectable heads, it can be used on all joints with fittings of 1/2, 3/8, or 3/4 inch. It is invaluable when working in areas where a blowlamp is a possible hazard or where access is limited (i.e. in roof spaces, under baths or basins, close to decoration or furnishings, near vehicles, etc.). Make no mistake; this is not a crimp tool limited to special fittings. The Pipemaster solders copper pipe in as little as 10 seconds with standard tin solders (not recommended for silver brazing). To make the most of your Pipemaster, make sure the copper pipe ends, and the inside of the couplings, are cleaned to a bright finish with wire wool. Liberally apply flux to all joint surfaces and position the Pipemaster heads so that a good contact is made all around the circumference of the pipe. Hold the Pipemaster heads about ½ inch from the joint and allow the proper time to heat the joint, and then apply solder. Maintenance is restricted to regular cleaning after use, ensuring excellent results time after time. After use, always clean off heads with a nylon pad. The heads are removable for cleaning, storage or replacement with a different size.

Features:
  • Antex Pipemaster Soldering Tool is the safe and efficient way to solder capillary joints

  • Polycarbonate molded parts

  • Stainless steel element shafts

  • Interchangeable nickel plated copper heads (1/2" size included)

  • Head temperature: 968°F (520° C)

Product Details:
Average Customer Rating: based on 3 reviews
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review:4.5 ( 3 customer reviews )
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14 of 16 found the following review helpful:

3Pipemaster OK but  Jun 23, 2009
By Gary P "mighty_reader"
The pipemaster seems to work OK for the do-it-yourselfer. Someone who only does a few jobs every once in a while. If you will be using it a lot I recommend you upgrade to the pipemaster professional

Pros
It is easy to use and works in tight spaces.

Cons
It's designed to heat the pipe and not the fitting so you need to make sure the fitting is hot enough before soldering.
The heads have no set screw so they can turn on you and have poor heat transfer.
The jaws don't lock closed so and it can take a lot of squeezing to make a connection.

Nice to know
First is it only comes with the 1/2" pipe jaws. If you are doing any other size they are a separate order.
If you are working with multiple sizes you will have to let it cool down to change heads.
Hardware stores now carry a snap connector for copper pipe in T's, elbows, couplings etc. You just push the pipe into the fitting and it locks there water tight. The fittings are in the $5.00 each range.

4 of 4 found the following review helpful:

5pipemaster review  Feb 28, 2009
By J. M. Glowacki Jr. "Joe Glowacki"
Product works as advertised. It worked very well in tight space where a torch may have started a fire.

5 of 6 found the following review helpful:

5Great Tool  May 22, 2009
By RimeW
This is a great tool. Had it for a while and it works great. Safer than a torch and great for DIY like me. May not be for Pro's as it take a while to heat up (torch is almost instant) but great for DIY plumbing projects.

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