You can solder copper very effectively. However, there are so many better ways now, i virtually never solder. In this case I generally cut out the bad piece of copper and fit PEX between two Sharkbites or compression couplings. Many of the buildings I work in are built of very dry old wood so soldering is not ideal.
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the 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.
Q235 is a kind of material which is mostly used in China and for the pipes and tubes. It seems that this material has a good quality for this purpose
Copper used to be very common, now many kinds of plastics are used. PEX is one of the most popular.
Yes, copper pipes are used extensively in plumbing.
Chrome, Brass, Stainless Steel, Galvanized (old pipes), Copper & Nickel.
Pipes, wires.
copper
Because it used to be cheap and the best material. In the last 10 years more homes are going to plastic pipe.
Most drain pipes are made of copper
It depends on the material of the pipes