Annealing copper tube.

[mgjParticipant @mgj]

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.

[mgjParticipant @mgj]

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

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

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

Copper can be quenched Jason, Brass no.

 

  Regards  Ian

[mgjParticipant @mgj]

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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