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When soft copper tubing is used the end is flared so that it can seal against the fittings. A flaring tool is used to spread the end of the tubing so that it looks like a small funnel. When you tighten the nut onto a fitting it compresses the copper against the flare on the fitting and makes a seal. It is a dry seal, no pipe dope should be used on a flare fitting. This is almost always on a gas line of some sort, air, natural gas, propane or some other gas. It can be used for liquids, but generally isn't.
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How do you connect copper propane pipe and shutoff valve?
Flare copper pipe and use a flared shutoff valve. If valve isn't flared, use an adapter fitting between copper flared pipe and valve.
Can you flair copper water pipes?
No, hard copper pipe will split when you try to flare it.
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 type of pipe used to extend natural gas line?
Hard copper using silfoss for the joints, copper tubing using flare connections, and screwed black iron pipe. You should hire a Journeyman gas fitter and get a permit for any gas work done as if there is a problem, it won't be covered by your insurance!!!!
Is a copper pipe a conductor or an insulator?
A copper pipe is a conductor :) x
How do you get a big exhaust pipe on a lawn mower?
You could cut the pipe where you want, then go to auto parts store and buy a slightly larger flare then whats already on it. Fit the flare over the pipe then clamp it or weld it. Continue to flare out until the desired width then run your pipe. You can usually buy this all at auto zone or advanced auto.
Can it be used for copper pipe?
I am sorry, but can you PLEASE rephrase your question? Can WHAT be used for copper pipe? When? How? Why?
How do you seal a copper flare joint?
A flare joint is used on gas fittings and uses a nut and flare fitting to make the connection. This is a dry fit with no joint compound. The copper is soft enough that it compresses with the nut and forms the seal.
What copper tube is available when using the grooved method of joining?
Grooved method? Threads on the end of the pipe? There is no tube or pipe in copper with threads. You can end a copper pipe with a connection that is threaded to accept steel pipe.
Could they damage a central heating copper pipe?
It is very easy to damage any copper pipe.
How do you connect copper pipe?
YOU thread or braze copper pipe Copper tubling you solder, braze, flaire, compression ring, mechincal joints
What means flare in plumbing?
When you use soft copper tubing, you flare the end to make the connection. You put a nut on the tube and then flare the end so that it looks like a funnel. Then you can connect the tube to a fitting and when you tighten the nut it compresses the copper and makes a seal.
