In conjunction with the release of its latest soldering procedure, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) encourages contractors to ...

Wondering how to solder copper pipes? If you are going to attempt home plumbing projects, it may come in handy to know how to solder copper pipe with a propane torch. Plumbing your bathroom with ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe easily, but do you have any advice for soldering copper supply line piping? — Brianna G. Dear ...

Q. My house has old galvanized iron water pipes. The water pressure is bad at many faucets and almost nothing in the kitchen. The volume of hot water that comes out of any faucet is especially low. I ...

I'm experiencing the joy of a new fixer-upper house with lots of plumbing problems. And I'm discovering the limits of my copper pipe sweating (soldering) skills. As I figure many other geeks are handy ...

Copper Lock is a no-sweat solder, according to the company. It requires no heat to solder copper pipe and copper/brass fittings together. To use, sand the areas to be joined, apply a small amount of ...

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The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...