Why should a knowledgeable adult supervise soldering copper pipe?

A gas torch is a fire hazard.

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  1. Copper cannot be joined
  2. A gas torch is a fire hazard ✔
  3. Solder is too cold to handle

Why: Soldering uses an open gas torch, so fire safety requires qualified supervision.

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Answer: A gas torch is a fire hazard. Soldering uses an open gas torch, so fire safety requires qualified supervision.

  1. Scouting America: Plumbing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plumbing
    Solder a copper connection using a gas torch
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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