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Do you need pipe dope to connect brass pipe to copper pipe?
NO but you will need some type of sealent OR braze or soldering
What type of pipe can be used for underground gas line?
Coated Copper Pipe that is approved for underground only.
What is proper thickness of copper pipe to install in bathroom?
Type L copper
What is a sweat inlet?
It is probably referring to the type of fitting. A fitting that is soldered to a copper pipe. It is called sweating when you use solder and a torch to connect copper pipe together or attach fittings to copper pipe.
Why does copper pipe in Australia have a blue line on it?
Possibly the same reason it has a blue line in the USA to show it is compatible to type L tubing used for domestic water supply.
Is the pipe soldered?
Copper pipe is soldered. Steel pipe is welded. Plastic pipe (pvc) is glued. There is even a type of pipe that is smoked...
Should you used pipe tape on kitchen sink water lines?
No. Regardless of what type of supply line you use between the house supply and the faucet it will be a compression fitting. Copper lines with a nut and ferrule or flexible ones are both compression and do not need tape or pipe dope.
What is m type copper pipe used for?
It is the THINNEST ply of copper pipe and is ONLY used for heating purposes like baseboard heating!
What kind of pipe to use for outdoor water line?
COPPER TUBING TYPE "L" BUT make sure it is propelr drained in the winter months if freezing is possible
What type of copper is typically run underground?
Type L or Type K copper pipe is typically used for underground applications. These types of copper pipe have thicker walls than Type M copper pipe, making them more suitable for underground installation where they may be exposed to greater pressure or potential damage. Additionally, this thicker wall helps to prevent corrosion and allows for increased durability underground.
What is K type copper pipe used for?
Water lines BELOW ground
Can you use Teflon tape on brake line fittings and can you use standard tappered pipe fittings for hydrolic brakes with Teflon tape?
You do not need tape on any flared fitting, brake or regular. The brake line and the fittings are different size and thread type than regular copper line and fittings. You can't mix them.
