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Flare fittings are useful when the connection would require removal at times such as piping an ice maker for a refrigerator. They are used with soft copper tubing that usually comes in rolls. Below are some steps to accomplish this:
1. Cut pipe to length.
2. Insert nut onto tube.
2. Clamp flare fitting tool onto tube. Make sure that it is flush with the clamping bars. Turn screw until it bottoms out into tube.
3. Remove tool and install connection.
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