Title: Sweat solder copper fittings, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Performing Plumbing Operations

Sweat soldering copper tubing should include the following steps:

- Follow applicable safety practices and procedures.
- Cut tubing and ream ends.
- Clean ends with sandpaper, steel wool, or approved brush.
- Clean the inside surface of the fitting.
- Flux surface where solder is to flow.
- Assemble joint.
- Heat fitting surface to be soldered.
- Allow to cool.
- Inspect soldered fitting for defects.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the relevant safety precautions and procedures for sweat soldering copper tubing?
- What tools and materials are required for sweat soldering?
- What are some uses for sweat soldering copper tubing?
- What is the proper method for heating the tubing and fitting and applying solder?