The two varieties of hard copper pipe used in most domestic water supply plumbing are type M and type L. Understanding L vs M copper difference is critical for appropriate installation and use. For water supply piping, manufacturers create hard and soft copper pipes. Soft copper pipe, often known as tubing, bends easily without the …
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Soldering a copper pipe can be a challenge if you’ve never done this plumbing project. However, things are even trickier when there’s water still in pipes. Learning how to solder a copper pipe with water in it doesn’t have to be tricky. All you need to do is to learn a couple of tips and …
The water supply copper pipes in our home are usually protected by walls and layers of other protective materials. However, sometimes it’s better to have the pipes directly insulated. Exposed pipes are the most obvious targets for this act as their protection is far smaller in scope but internal ones can benefit from insulation too, …
The benefits of copper piping were always found in its sturdiness and longevity. However, despite it being tough enough to resist corrosion, that doesn’t mean corrosion won’t affect it at all. As time goes on, pinhole leaks in copper pipes can form. What are pinhole leaks? Pinhole leaks are the type of leaks that are …
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Choosing the right material for your plumbing pipes is a long-term decision you shouldn’t take lightly. Depending on the material you’re using, you could be living with the advantages and disadvantages of your choice for decades to come. So which one is better for plumbing copper vs brass? We’re going to do a deep dive …
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