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Yes, excellent idea, it's easier to fit, more lasting and often cheaper.
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Why should you not replace a section of galvanized iron pipe with copper pipe when doing plumbing repairs?
Because you will then get a 'galvanic reaction'.
Can you you plastic pipe instead copper for pluming in shower?
Yes, plastic pipe, PEX, can replace copper anywhere now.
How do you replace thermocouple in a Williams wall unit?
unscrew it replace it, copper pipe coil easy to replace. Two pipe nuts about 3/8"
How do you stop a leak on PVC pipe?
Detect the leak and replace that part of the pipe. It is usually better to replace the whole piece of pipe. By removing the junk plastic and replace it with quality piping such as copper DWV or NHCI
How do you know if you have copper or steel drinking water pipes?
Galvanized pipe will be silver/gray color. Copper will be copper. Use a magnet, it'll stick to galvanized pipe but not to copper. Drinking water lines should not be black steel pipe.
How do you replace a water pipe?
That woulld depend on the piping materials and local codes as copper TYPE L , K or M should not be threaded and plastic piping should NEVER be lead wiped to a brass ferrule and Cast Iron should not be glued
You want to replace old lead pipe connected to cast iron sewer pipe with copper How do you connect the copper pipe to the old lead pipe or to the cast iron pipe?
When I have to connect copper to lead "D" I usually solder the copper to the lead or wipe a lead joint depending on the diameter To connect copper to cast iron ,.... If there is a hub I caulk the copper directly into the CI with oakum and poured lead (molten) OR one can solder / braze a female adapter fitting and screw the copper into a CI female fitting
How do you get rid of mineral build up in hot water pipes?
Replace them with copper or plastic pipe.
What diameter copper pipe should you use to connect with 1 galvanized radiator pipe I've been advised to reduce to a three-quarter inch copper pipe.?
If you had been advised why ask again?
How long should you make the swage on a copper pipe?
1/2inch
How can I fix a cracked copper pipe?
If it is leaking at a fitting, it is either a bad flare or it isn't tight enough. Gas or flare fittings should be put together dry, Do no use pipe dope because this can cause a leak between the mating surfaces. If it is in the line itself, either replace the line or cut it, flare the ends and put a fitting in.
What position should a brass ball valve be in when sweating to copper pipe?
Open
