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What type of compression fittings can be used on an underground copper service pipe?
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Can compression fittings be used on hard copper?
Yes, the compression fittings designed for copper work on both soft and hard copper pipes.
How do you install rolled copper plumbing?
Unroll it and use as you would normal hard copper. Compression fittings or soldered fittings.
Flare-less compression joints for piping?
Yes they have compression joint fittings for copper.
Can you use compression fittings on natural gas pipes?
No. You can use flared fittings with a flaring tool and soft copper pipe.
Can you use standard compression fittings or must you use flared fittings when you need to join two lengths of copper tubing for use with a kerosene fueled monitor heater?
I believe it has to be flared as compression is not approved
When working with copper pipes are compression fittings good enough to use or is soldering recommended?
compresion fittings usually work well if u have any problems use some sealing tape If you are going to have the pipes in wall use solder, any copper exposed you can use compression.
How to repair cut underground copper tubing from propane tank?
Copper tubing that is underground must be one complete piece.No connectors,no repairs.All fittings must be above ground.Also all underground copper tubing must be plastic coated to protect it from oxidation.
Are compression pipe fittings good enough to use on copper pipes when hooking up a water filter?
properly installed - yes
Can you use soldering copper pipe fittings for gas?
It is not a good idea to use copper pipe with natural gas as any sulphur compounds in the gas can cause an oxide to form in the copper pipe. Often copper is used with propane. In these instances, soft copper tubing is usually used with compression fittings. The tools required are, pipe cutter and 2 wrenches.
Where can you get copper fittings?
Every hardware store I've ever been in keeps copper fittings.
Can you use PVC cement on vinyl fence?
No, copper pipes need to either be soldered, or connected with compression fittings. PVC cement will not bond with copper and provide a "solvent weld", it would be a very weak connection.
How do you join copper pipe to copper pipe?
The quick and easy way is to use a compression "Shark Bite" fitting. It slips onto the copper pipe and creates a tight fit. Then use a threaded or pex flex adapter for your for the connection.Sweat on a male adapter to the copper pipe then just screw on the flex hose. You can also cut the pipe sweat on a tee then use a nipple and male adapter.
