When you learn to solder, you are warned about the pitfalls of creating a solder joint. Too much solder, too little solder, cold joints, dry joints, failing to “wet” the joint properly ...

Clean the mating areas of the pipe and fittings, even if they look shiny and new. Thorough cleaning is the key to success when soldering. It ensures a secure, leak-proof joint. Clean the inside of ...

but a plumber could use it with a low flame to solder copper pipe joints in a shop setting as well. The only thing to remember with the Smith soldering kit is to turn off the gas to the tank when ...