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Category: Plumbing - Topic: Working With Copper Pipe

Copper pipe is commonly available in two forms either rigid or flexible tubing. Rigid pipe is usually installed in new structures, but is a harder install than soft, flexible copper pipe. For repair work, flexible copper pipe is the easier of the two to work with since it can be run around corners without connections. City codes determine which type of copper tubing is to be used in homes, but the most common type is the "L" medium-walled thickness. Copper can be cut with a hacksaw or a copper tube cutter- for a squarer cut go with the tube cutter. Sweating a copper pipe join is best learned by watching and being properly instructed by a plumbing expert. There are some things to consider when sweating copper joints: clean the pipe and fittings with a 4-in-1 or other appropriate tool the correct size for your pipe. Always use soldering paste or flux and a flux brush or tooth brush to spread evenly, and apply to the pipe and fittings. A propane torch is most often used to sweat copper pipe. Ask an expert for the best tips on sweating copper pipe and fittings.

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