If you do a spot of plumbing now and
again, you can avoid torch, solder, and
flux with Noble Copper-Bond Adhesive.
Copper-Bond is a two-part epoxy
made for joining copper water pipes.
According to the manufacturer, the
epoxy is made from "food-grade"
resins and can withstand temperatures
between 36° and 180° F, so it is safe
for all domestic water lines. Copper-
Bond comes in a syringe-type dispenser
that reportedly holds enough
epoxy to make 50 to 75 1/2-inch pipe
joints.
To test the epoxy, I "sweated" a few
connections with the mixture, taking
care to apply an even coat to both the
inside of the joint and the outside of
the pipe. The adhesive dried after
about 20