The right tool for soldering and brazing pipe depends on the type and diameter of the pipe, its location, and considerations related to cost, safety, convenience, and ease of use. 

For the HVACR technician, the right tool for soldering and brazing pipe — an air-fuel or oxy-fuel torch — depends on the type and diameter of the pipe, its location, and considerations related to cost, safety, convenience, and ease of use. This article will examine those factors, as well as clarify some technical issues.