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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.
What fitting will be used to connect the water service pipe to feed pipe for the house?
Water main coming into house usually 3/4" K copper pipe. Depending on local plumbing code, fitting usually is flared or soldered.
Just had an extension done and your toilet pipe goes through the conservatory but it's not one whole pipe and has a connector in the middle it is firmly together but is this going to be ok as you are?
If the installer is a Master plumber or at least a journeyman and knows how to make a soldered / lead wiped CUP Joint then it should last over 100 years BUT if they did not lead wipe or soldered then your guess is as good as mine.
What is the difference between 0.5 inch cc and 0.5 inch ips?
IPS- Iron Pipe Size (Threaded Pipe) Standard pipe threads. Female IPS is internal pipe threads, male IPS are external pipe threads. Also known as "NPT" or "NPS". CC- Copper Connection (Soldered, aka Sweat Connection)
What are the different types of water pipe connectors available for plumbing systems?
The different types of water pipe connectors for plumbing systems include compression fittings, soldered fittings, push-to-connect fittings, and threaded fittings.
What is the effect of water pressure at the pipe joints?
Water constantly exerts pressure on pipe joints. I have seen old soldered joints flying apart when subjected to extreme pressure or trains passing nearby. This sometimes happens with plastic pipe also if joints are not thoroughly set .
Difference between coupling and pipe union?
A coupling is a threaded or soldered solid fitting, a union is a fitting that joins two pipes and can be taken apart with wrenches.
How do you weld copper pipe to copper pipe - not brazed?
tig or mig depending on the wall thicknessCopper to copper is either soft soldered, or silver solderedSilver solder is a bad term as "solder" normally means lead content according to the AWS
How do you get water out of a pipe in order to solder copper pipes?
First off, you should shut off the water source. Then you must drain the pipe. After that you can clean up the area to be soldered, apply some flux. Now you are ready to solder. The pipe doesn't need to be bone dry, since it will dry as you solder from the heat.
What does c x c mean in plumbing?
Copper x copper, which means the fitting is sized for copper pipe and usually needs to be soldered unless it is a compression type fitting.
What are the different types of water pipe connector types available in the market?
The different types of water pipe connector types available in the market include compression fittings, push-to-connect fittings, soldered fittings, threaded fittings, and quick-connect fittings.
Are outdoor spigots threaded or soldered on?
Outdoor spigots are always threaded and not soldered on.
