Copper Pipe Compression Fittings Vs Solder

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Copper pipe compression fittings vs solder. They slip onto the pipe then when hot solder is applied the solder seeps into the gap and fuses the fitting to the pipe. Soldering requires a torch and solder. If a fixture or appliance will move around a lot such as a movable dishwasher you should not use a compression fitting. In this system a hydraulic tool is used to press specially designed connectors to join traditional pipes.

Are they both as reliable and strong and long lasting. These connectors house a sealing element that when pressed creates an even and reliable connection. Compression fittings vs soldering copper pipes. Sharkbite discussion in general discussion started by dru apr 2 2013.

Sweat fittings have a nonthreaded joint with a diameter slightly larger than the pipe. Now that i am having to replace the heater i thought i would save a little money. Compression fittings on the other hand have a threaded end with an attached nut. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next apr 2 2013 1.

At home i opened up the wall and have to cut the copper pipes hot and cold with tube cutters to reroute them and reconnect them to new copper pipes. Compression fittings for 3 4 and 1 jul 12 2016. As with soldered joints copper pipes must be deburred before fitting push fits. Copper pipe basics.

They can also in most cases be used with either plastic or copper piping. I guess the plumber ran copper pipe straight down to the water heater and soldered it directly to the tank. The cheap kind is a mapp gas or propane torch that uses a one time use 14 ounce tank you can buy at any hardware store and is also referred to as a turbo torch. Copper press fitting is a flameless alternative to soldering copper pipe connections.

The cheap kind and the more expensive kind. Compression fittings and brass pipe. Help needed with compression fittings. But if you use copper pipe for a flammable gas you need to solder the fittings at over 537 degrees c to meet osha specifications.

Pex s flexibility is great when you want to go around corners but bad when you need to stub out to a toilet or sink. Plumbing forum professional diy advice. About half of the copper used in the united states which would include plumbing pipe and fittings is created from recycled copper according to the copper industry s trade group copper development association inc. Push fits are the quickest easiest way to fit a joint particularly for the diyer who may not have a lot of plumbing experience.

In terms of torches there are two main types.