ASTM B828-16
Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
- Standard No.
- ASTM B828-16
- Release Date
- 2016
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM B828-23
- Latest
- ASTM B828-23
- Scope
5.1 The techniques described herein are used to produce leak-tight soldered joints between copper and copper alloy tube and fittings, either in shop operations or in the field. Skill and knowledge on the part of the operator or mechanic are required to obtain a satisfactorily soldered joint.
1.1 This practice describes a procedure for making capillary joints by soldering of copper and copper alloy tube and fittings.
1.2 This procedure is applicable to pressurized systems such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, fire sprinkler, and other similar systems. ASME B31.5 and B31.9 reference the techniques used for satisfactory joint preparation. It is also used in the assembly of nonpressurized systems such as drainage, waste, and vent.
1.3 It is not applicable to the assembly of electrical or electronic systems.
1.4 Tube and fittings are manufactured within certain tolerances to provide for the small variations in dimensions associated with manufacturing practice. Applicable specifications are listed in Appendix X1.
1.5 A variety of solders are available that will produce sound, leak-tight joints. Choice of solder will depend upon the type of application and on local codes. For potable water systems, only lead-free solders shall be used, some of which are described in Specification B32.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For hazard statements, see the warning statements in 6.4.1, 6.6.1, and 6.6.3.
ASTM B828-16 Referenced Document
- ANSI Z49.1
- ASME B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
- ASME B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings
- ASME B16.23 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV
- ASME B16.29 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings-DWV
- ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components - ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31
- ASME B31.9 Building Services Piping
- ASTM B280 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
- ASTM B306 Standard Specification for Copper Drainage Tube (DWV)
- ASTM B32 Standard Specification for Solder Metal
- ASTM B447 Standard Specification for Welded Copper Tube*， 2024-04-20 Update
- ASTM B640 Standard Specification for Welded Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service*， 2024-04-20 Update
- ASTM B641 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Copper Distribution Tube (Type D) (Withdrawn 1996)
- ASTM B68/B68M Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed
- ASTM B716M
- ASTM B75/B75M Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
- ASTM B813 Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
- ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
- ASTM B88 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
- ASTM B88M Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube [Metric]
ASTM B828-16 history
- 2023 ASTM B828-23 Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
- 2016 ASTM B828-16 Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
- 2010 ASTM B828-02(2010) Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
- 2002 ASTM B828-02 Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
- 2000 ASTM B828-00 Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
