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What is the best way to join copper pipes?
soilder
Why were cast iron pipes replaced by PVC pipes?
Pvc pipes are cheaper. They are easier to join. They last longer.
What is soldering wire used for?
To join copper wires or pipes to each other.
What are two main types of pipes?
For supply, it is copper and galvanized iron. For waste, ABS (plastic) or cast iron.
Which elements are used to make water pipes?
Copper pipes are now most commonly used in plumbing. Lead pipes were used long ago, and the word plumbing is derived from the Latin word for lead (plumbum). Iron pipes were used until relatively inexpensive copper pipes became readily available during the twentieth century.
What is oxidizing in your plumbing?
oxidizing is the gain or loss of an oxygen molecule. for example if you have an older plumbing system with galvanized iron pipes, your pipes are probably beginning to become rusty which is the galvanized iron pipe oxidizing. in copper pipeing oxidizing is much less trouble and costly. oxzidation of copper pipes is the discoloration of the exterior of the pipe.
What are pipes made from?
Pipes are made of many different materiels, for different purposes, theres plastic PVC pipes, alluminium, steel, copper, brass, concrete, titanium, iron, ect.
Does iron in water affect copper pipes?
Yes, it rots them and also makes unsightly bacterial sludge.
Why do plumbers use copper pipes?
because the pipes don't rust as easy, and silver and gold are too expensive. That is another persons answer. Here are the main 3 reasons plumbers use copper pipes. Copper pipes are relatively non-toxic-unlike lead. Copper pipes do not suffer corrosion-as iron does. Copper pipes are relatively soft and easy to work with-unlike both iron and lead. However more and more homes are now using the plastic pipe such as Pvc and Cpvc which seems to serve the same purpose and are also safe, although both can be used, you still need to find out what code calls for in your city or town an abide by it.
What is the subsatnce is used to join metals together such as pipes?
Solder. It is an alloy of lead and tin, with a (relatively) low melting point. It only works with Copper or lead pipes.
What is iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
What are iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
