mgj | 22/08/2009 11:54:10 |
1017 forum posts 14 photos | This is just annealing copper tube so that a TE backhead can be plumbed in. What is the process and when do I know its hot enough? I have a torch and a small hearth, so getting it up to temperature shouldn't be a problem. It's just the detail I need please. |
JasonB | 22/08/2009 12:53:48 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Heat until it just glows a dark red then allow to cool naturally - no quenching. Best not to do this in bright sunlight as it can be hard to see the beginnings of the red glow.
Jason |
Circlip | 22/08/2009 16:16:13 |
1723 forum posts | Copper can be quenched Jason, Brass no.
Regards Ian |
mgj | 22/08/2009 18:41:08 |
1017 forum posts 14 photos | Thank you. Just never had to do copper before. It's just to take out any work hardening from the process.M. |
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