Prepare the ends of the pipes you plan to join by wiping off dirt with a rag and filing the edges on the copper pipe with a metal file to remove burrs. These burrs are the products of cutting with a hacksaw, and if you don't remove them the pipe won't slip into the fitting. Ste...
You may need to sand the copper lightly to smooth it down. Push the adapter valve into the copper pipe. Step 2 - Solder the Pipe Take your solder and add a drop to the copper pipe. Fix the adapter into the copper pipe. Push a female connection into the valve and turn it towards ...
Prepare the ends of the pipes you plan to join by wiping off dirt with a rag and filing the edges on the copper pipe with a metal file to remove burrs. These burrs are the products of cutting with a hacksaw, and if you don't remove them the pipe won't slip into the fitting. Ste...
Position your copper pipe in the pipe cutter and tighten the blade just enough so it is snug—any tighter and you may bend the pipe. Once it’s snug, give your pipe a couple of turns within the tool’s grasp. Pull out the pipe to inspect it, and you should see a groove cut aroun...
For most homeowners, plumbing with CPVC pipe is easier than using copper. CPVC is also less expensive than copper pipe for repairs and remodeling. There is no reason to feel stuck with copper for future plumbing, even if that is currently what carries al
We LOVED it, mostly because after five hours of trying get that dang-blasted copper pipe cut, the Autocut made us look like pros. If you had seen us trying to get that close-to-the-wall pipe cut…oy…the jokes! AutoCut Copper Tubing Cutter ...
If your plumbing system was installed before the mid-1970s, the pipework will almost certainly be of imperial dimensions (1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch inner diameters). You can join modern 15mm pipe to 1/2 inch imperial and 28mm to 1 inch using standard metric compression fittings, but to conne...
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
Here’s the best way to clean copper pipes. Note: If you’re using any of the below methods for the first time, try them out on an inconspicuous area of the pipe first. If the copper has been sealed, don’t use these methods, as they could strip off the sealant. If the ...
If you’re ready to get serious, check out our third skill guide for PC modders that shows you how to bend copper pipes to create a custom liquid cooling loop. Copper tubing outshines traditional wobbly plastic tubes and tells the world that you mean bus