How to CORRECTLY Solder a Copper Pipe Hi in this article I’ll be thoroughly explaining how to solder copper pipe to get a nice leak-free joint. If you’re unfamiliar with soldering, you’ll be able to solder any diameter pipe after this video with ease and peace of mind. Step 1: How to Solder Copper Pipe [...]
Tips for Repairing a Leaking Copper Water Pipe You can easily fix a leaking copper pipe with a repair sleeve. You’ll only have to cut out the affected pipe section and solder the gap with a repair sleeve. You’ll need the following tools and materials for the repair project: Propane torch Tuber cutter Solder Emery [...]
Soldering vs Brazing Involved Piping As for the HVAC system, brazing is definitely necessary. If you have ever been involved in medical gas piping or refrigeration piping, brazing is where it’s at when joining copper tubing. On the plumbing side, we tend to solder copper tube joints when using a torch. When looking for a [...]
How to Solder Copper Pipes While there are many home improvement or repair projects that are best left to trained and experienced professionals, soldering and replacing copper pipe in your house doesn't have to be one of them. The soldering process looks a bit intimidating as a beginner do-it-yourself project, but it is a fairly [...]
Soldering Copper Pipe Tools When doing a plumbing project involving soldering copper pipe preparation pays for itself. To help you get ready here is a list of tools you’ll need when soldering copper pipe. 01 Torch The torch needed for soldering copper can be propane or MAPP gas (methylacetylene-propadiene propane). MAPP gas comes in a [...]
How to Solder Iron Pipe Fittings Soldering iron pipe fittings can be a tricky task if you have never tried before. Basically, soldering will help you to attach the pipe fittings together. Here are a few tools that you will need, along with some steps to help guide you through the process. How to [...]
Cutting and Joining Copper Pipes - How to Cut and Join Copper Pipes Not every house is built the same, therefore, any piping installed in your home will have to be customized to fit. This means that cutting and fitting copper piping will be a necessary skill to know. Read on to learn more about [...]
Tips of Using Solderless Copper Fittings One of the most commonly used types of water supply pipes in residential properties is copper pipes. Copper pipes are ideal for supplying both cold and hot water around a home, according to our pros who’ve been dealing with plumbing China homes. Traditionally, copper pipe connections are usually made [...]
Copper Pipe Fitting Methods Explained If you will be installing new plumbing in your home, you may need to know proper copper pipe fitting techniques to use when installing copper water piping. There are several methods that can be used to fit copper pipes, and the type of fitting you use will depend on the [...]
