I have some work to do inside the walls. Some of the walls will get thicker and require moving the baseboard about 2-3 inches inside the room.
Our baseboard is slantfin 3/4" copper. I was wondering if anyone has used one of the presoldered sleeves where you put it on and just heat it with a torch? I've seen earlier versions with a heated induction ring around it, but not sure what they might have out today?
I've used some sharkbites on potable water and they work great. Can't say I am sold on anything like that for hydronics, but wouldn't mind some opinions and experience?
I'll probably cut and replumb and solder in the floor cavities and such. But can't help think there is an easier way today???
Ideas and tips for removing and reattaching baseboard?
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I used sharkbite on my entire system with no problems.
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You used them on your copper? What kind did you use?
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I've used Sharkbite fittings on pex and copper. They are rated well enough to handle being in a heating system. They are more expensive than soldering, but go in a lot faster. They can be easily removed if there is a problem.
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Okay, so a couple of folks have used them in their hydronic systems, cool. I know there are multiple brands. Anyone have a favorite brand and/or a link to what you used?
I was sort of thinking about using them like threaded connectors on radiators- so you could remove them if needed. Might be overkill, but would be nice to have them for a few really tight spots.
I was sort of thinking about using them like threaded connectors on radiators- so you could remove them if needed. Might be overkill, but would be nice to have them for a few really tight spots.