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Martin Shaw 1	07/08/2023 16:06:45
185 forum posts 59 photos	I have to make a siphon from 1/16" pipe bent around a 1/2" former. Should I anneal the pipe before bending, personally I feel so but guidance would be welcome? Regards Martin
Bruce Voelkerding	07/08/2023 16:12:24
77 forum posts 7 photos	a couple of Questions - o is it Copper Tubing ? o how many Turns will the Siphon have ? o are you intending to use a grooved Former and Roller ?
Harry Wilkes	07/08/2023 16:47:04
1613 forum posts 72 photos	Not long done one for Stuart Boiler, I annealed mine simply due to silver soldering pie fittings on it I then bent it around a drill. H
bernard towers	07/08/2023 17:27:16
1221 forum posts 161 photos	Always anneal before bending the tube will work easier and the inside and outside of the bend will more readily contract and expand.
Martin Shaw 1	07/08/2023 22:05:18
185 forum posts 59 photos	Bruce Copper, 2 turns, no just a piece of bar. Harry and Bernard Thanks, you have confirmed my thoughts. Regards Martin
Martin Shaw 1	13/08/2023 11:40:57
185 forum posts 59 photos	Just to finish this off. I made one that would have been fine except it was blocked by excess solder, a second more careful attempt works perfectly and bending was much less scary than I imagined. Regards Martin
Harry Wilkes	13/08/2023 16:07:09
1613 forum posts 72 photos	Posted by Martin Shaw 1 on 13/08/2023 11:40:57: Just to finish this off. I made one that would have been fine except it was blocked by excess solder, a second more careful attempt works perfectly and bending was much less scary than I imagined. Regards Martin

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