by High Performance HVAC | Commercial HVAC |
Actuators for Chilled Water Valve - These chilled water actuators control the flow rate for a chilled water system in a data center. There are various sequences of operations for chilled water systems and the sequence of operations is usually always different from one chiller plant to another chiller plant. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Commercial HVAC |
Belimo Actuators Automatic Valve Control - Many processes or actions in HVAC are made more efficient by having them automatically controlled by the control system. This enhancement of efficiency is possible by using Belimo actuator valve control. The Belimo automatic HVAC valve control is made possible with DDC and modulating electric Belimo actuators. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Boilers |

HVAC Near Boiler Piping Components - HVAC near boiler piping is very important to a good hot boiler loop circulation of the water. Hot water loop piping is key to maintaining good water flow throughout the system. The placement of valves, the circulator pump, and other loop controls are generally installed near the boiler. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Technical Reference |
What You Will Learn in
HVACR Pipe Soldering Brazing
- Safety with Brazing and Soldering
- Basic Soldering and Brazing
- The Bread Trick with Water Pipes
- Alternatives to the Bread Trick
- Brazing with Oxyacetylene
- Cleaning and Fluxing
- Brazing with Nitrogen
- Nitrogen Pressure Testing
- Avoiding Problems with Oxidation
HVACR Pipe Soldering Brazing - In HVACR there are two major types of soldering done. Soft Soldering for soldering water pipes and brazing or silver soldering for soldering refrigeration piping. There are various techniques for both types of soldering and everyone develops their own in the field but it is important to follow the basics of soldering when joining the piping together. Following the basics of soldering will ensure success and we all enjoy a successful job completed.
As always safety is first with anything. Two big considerations must be adhered to when soldering or brazing:
- Eye protection and burn protection for hot dripping soldering. Keep yourself safe when soldering or brazing.
- The inherent risk of using an open flame around combustible materials. Always make sure you have a plan and use preventive techniques such as wet rags and fireproof clothe or barriers. This is especially true when soldering around wood or even outside (around a condenser) where pine needles or leaves can easily catch fire and spread rapidly. Always have either a hose or fire extinguisher handy.
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