How to Install Ball Valves in Pipes
- 1). Target a straight straight stretch of pipe; otherwise, you cannot properly install the valve. Measure a 1 1/4 inch space for valve placement.
- 2). Cut out the measured space using wire cutters. Position the cutting edge onto the pipe and spin the cutter all the way around the pipe. Repeat this action on the opposite end of the measured space to completely remove this section of pipe.
- 3). Scrub the two openings with a copper cleaning brush. Apply liquid flux around the outside of the two openings, using the supplied brush.
- 4). Place the ball valve into the open position. Put the valve onto the two openings of copper pipe.
- 5). Aim a torch at one of the seams between the valve and pipe. Stretch out a piece of solder. Place the tip of the solder onto the seam. Lightly move the tip of the solder along the seam while aiming the torch. Continue around the entire seam until it is sealed. Repeat this with the seam on the other side of the valve.
- 6). Wipe off the seams with a paper towel to remove any extra flux. Wait until the valve and pipe have cooled down before performing this step.
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