You can connect PEX tubing to a threaded copper connection by using a threaded adapter. You can buy these with both male and female threads. Screw the adapter onto the copper fitting, using plumbing tape and a wrench to make a tight, leak-proof connections. Push the PEX pipe onto the bar...
PEX pipe will last an average of 25 to 40 years, though this lifespan can be extended if pipes are well-maintained. However, this lifespan can also be shortened if pipes are not well maintained or exposed to extreme conditions. How do I protect my PEX pipe outside? PEX is strong mater...
How to CORRECTLY Braze (SILVER SOLDER) a Copper Pipe: So, today I’ll be explaining to you how to correctly braze a copper joint. There are 3 easy steps to getting this accomplished. The first step is to prepare the joint. Skipping this step may result i
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CPVC vs. copper to plumb a house? How about PEX or PP-R? Q. I am an artist and my husband is a residential designer. We have galvanized pipes now and are going to replace them, due to little water pressure. What is safest, copper or CPVC (chlorinated poly vinyl chloride) for plumb...
However, this lifespan can also be shortened if pipes are not well maintained or exposed to extreme conditions. How do I protect my PEX pipe outside? PEX is strong material that resists leaks and it works well for indoor water lines. However, PEX is not at all designed for use outside...
include a bushing, or PEX stiffener, inside the fitting to stabilize the end of PEX tubing. However, with some fittings, you have to add a bushing (sold separately) before installing the fitting. Built-in bushings do not need to be removed if you are using the fitting copper or CPVC ...
beryllium copper contact, which mates to a female contact with similar base metal and platings. These two contacts would then be soldered or crimped on to the center conductor of a coaxial cable. The center pins are surrounded by an insulating dielectric which is usually Teflon, although other...
Copper pipes were soldered into the threaded manifold. The house framing was badly burnt by a blowtorch. Scraps of pex pipes were patched together with copper pipes. More framing was badly burned by a soldering blowtorch. Our plumber immediately suspected that there were many more plumbing problem...
How to Connect a Water Line to Your Refrigerator: What’s up guys, and welcome back. In this article/video, I would like to go thru all the steps on properly connecting a water line to your refrigerator to feed an ice-maker or simply a drinking water sup