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Judge Jerry’s Top Tips
Check out these handy competition top tips from HIP LOY Head Judge, Jerry Whiteley, CIPHE.
1Arrive a little earlier than the start time so you can adjust to the atmosphere to calm nerves
2Get a good night’s sleep the night before so you feel fresh and can concentrate properly on the day
3Prepare your tools the day before, oil your tube cutters and clean off spirit levels. Charge power tools
4Check what the competition PPE requirements are and bring them, including a good kneeling pad to help prevent aches and keep you feeling fresh
5Read any documentation that’s been sent to you a few weeks before you set off. It might require you to bring signed paperwork
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6Practice pipe bending. In particular, crossovers and offsets, with the standard 15mm or 22mm air gaps. Use recyclable tube, such as Tectite, instead of using expensive copper
7Practice soldering. Soldering must be seen all around the joint with a one touch point. Only flux the pipe, not the fitting, to reduce residual flux. Have a damp cloth to wipe off flux, only once the joint has cooled otherwise the solder may turn a dull grey from cooling too quickly and you’ll lose marks
8Design your own task and think through the steps required, to help in preparation for the competition, and make sure you know what a Datum Line is!
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