How to Braze Copper Tubing Copper tubing is used widely on plumbing fixtures in the home. It can add some class to your faucets and exposed pipes. People mostly use it in their bathroom décor, but it can also be used in the kitchen. Save money by learning how to do certain upgrades in your [...]
How to Replace Copper Pipes Using PEX Key remodeling projects usually entail opening up the ceilings, floors, and walls. Such projects offer a great opportunity to inspect and replace any old or faulty plumbing fixtures. Water pipes require regular inspection since they carry huge volumes of water under extreme pressure. A major burst can be [...]
PEX vs. Copper: Which Pipes are Right for My Home? Get the 411 on two popular choices for water supply pipes to make the right choice for your plumbing project. Once the top choice for all water supply pipes, copper has been nudged a bit to the side by flexible pipes made from cross-linked polyethylene, [...]
Copper Tubing Pinholes Pinhole leaks with pitting initiating on the exterior surface of the pipe can occur if copper piping is improperly grounded or bonded. The phenomenon is known technically as stray current corrosion or electrolytic pitting. Pin-holing due to poor grounding or poor bonding occurs typically in homes where the original plumbing has been [...]
