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12 Ways to Break Loose Rusted and Stuck Plumbing Fixtures

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Copper pipe and/or fittings WAY too tight! Plumbing Zone ...

Sep 25, 2009  It's only the wrot copper fittings that I'm having trouble with. And the problem goes away with 1-1/4" fittings and larger. Most 1" are ok, but some are tight. Biggest problems are with 3/4" 90s, 45s and Tees. Some 1/2" 90s, 45s and Tees are tight too, but not all. Most couplings are fine.

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Copper pipe that wont solder. Terry Love Plumbing Advice ...

Mar 14, 2013  The old copper pipe seems thicker and darker than the new, and wont solder for anything. The new pipe and connectors melt the solder and flux, coating the entire joint in seconds. The old pipe will not cover "tin" or solder. No matter how long I heat it with the butane torch, the solder melts but will not stay on the pipe.

Copper pipe corrosionDec 29, 20192 inch Cast iron well pipe, 1.25 inch PVC wel pipe inside that, won't come out.Apr 09, 2017Copper Plumbing, Corroded from Water/Age or Sloppy Soldering and not wiping flux?Mar 02, 2014Copper pipe too short to install tub spout!Jan 20, 2011查看更多结果

How to Thread Pipe: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

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Copper pipe won't come apart - DoItYourself Community ...

May 31, 2013  Where it's coming from I have no clue. I finally ended up using the pipe cutter. Low and behold water came dripping out. It's dripping at a pretty good clip too. I spent the next 2 1/2 hours on the handle of a pipe wrench trying to break the rod free. I lost. I got the upper pipe off but the rod won't come out of the tank. The long and short of ...

Pipe Thread Sealants: Teflon Tape and Thread Compound ...

Jan 06, 2020  Flare joints are another spot that I won’t put thread seal tape. That includes flared copper water pipe and tubular drain pipes such as p-traps and tailpiece connections. But I never use thread seal tape on gas pipe of any kindever. I don’t even use the special tape for gas pipe. I only use thread compound on gas pipe.

How To Make a Plumbing Connection that Won't Leak ...

Read about how to solder copper pipe fittings. When soldering a copper fitting, make certain to heat the pipe evenly, all the way around before applying any solder. The solder must flow in all at once, all the way around or the solder may leave gaps that allow water to leak through.

Preventing Leaks at Threaded Pipe Connections - YouTube

May 03, 2017  Eliminate drips and leaks at threaded pipe connections with Christy's Ultra Seal thread sealant. Unlike others, it is safe for both metal and plastic pipe c...

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The Old plumber shows how to join copper pipe without ...

May 13, 2011  No torch...no solder...This is a video on how to join copper pipe with out soldering using different types of fittings that are on the market today.....Pleas...

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What to try next when pipe joints leak with both thread ...

It will allow pipe dope which is not water soluble to clog aerators and put contaminants into the water. If the threads on both male and female fittings are threaded correctly and with sharp dies the threads should hand fit up to 2-1/2 threads.Pipe dope and tape can be applied in excess. 4 wraps of tape on the male threads with a quality Teflon ...

After trying the above and reapplying, I came across a forum post recommending some blue pipe dope and that worked really well. Here's a link to th...最佳答案 0Try a hint of pipe dope in the thread valleys with 3-5 layers of PTFE and tighten in stages over the course of 30+ minutes. Relevant backstory: I j...2Never put pipe dope on the threads of the female fitting. It will allow pipe dope which is not water soluble to clog aerators and put contaminants...1Thread sealant often has a shelf life of only a few years. Buy new thread sealant. Wrap a few rows of teflon tape on the male threads, and then app...0Are you using inserts into the end of the PEX pipe before putting on the compression fittings? I presume that's what you mean by 'threaded' - they...

Copper pipe and/or fittings WAY too tight! Plumbing Zone ...

Sep 25, 2009  It's only the wrot copper fittings that I'm having trouble with. And the problem goes away with 1-1/4" fittings and larger. Most 1" are ok, but some are tight. Biggest problems are with 3/4" 90s,

How to Thread Pipe: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Feb 23, 2021  1. Secure the pipe firmly in a vise. Loosen the jaws of the vise by turning the handle counterclockwise just far enough to fit the pipe between them. Place the pipe in the vise so the end

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How To Make a Plumbing Connection that Won't Leak ...

Read about how to solder copper pipe fittings. When soldering a copper fitting, make certain to heat the pipe evenly, all the way around before applying any solder. The solder must flow in all at once, all the

Cant use a compression fitting on 1/2" copper ...

May 03, 2006  Common copper "pipe" the OD is 1/8" larger than nominal size. So 1/2" type L,M, or K is 5/8" OD. 3/8" type K,L,M and also 1/2" ACR ( refrigeration tube) are both 1/2" actual OD. If you had

How to stop leaks on pipe threads - Fine Homebuilding

Sep 17, 2004  Occasionally I have a problem where I’m on the loosing end of stopping a small drip leak on my threaded connections, be it copper or CPVC. I’m on that loosing end again right now. I have a

DIY Central How To Make Water Tight Connections with Brass ...

One of the first considerations is to buy the correct size fitting for the copper water line you are going to repair. Nominal 1/2″ copper is actually 5/8″ in outside diameter. 3/4″ copper is actually 7/8″ in outside

1/2" copper pipe swelling Terry Love Plumbing Advice ...

Feb 10, 2009  Dec 7, 2005. After cutting out a leaking section of 1/2" copper pipe in my bro-in-law's laundry room, we discovered one of the mating sections is no longer 1/2". The stub going into the floor

How to Cap Water Pipes With a Push-to-Connect Fittings

Aug 03, 2021  Cut off the water pipes, using a tubing cutter if you have enough room to rotate the tool around the pipe. You can also use a hacksaw, but be careful to make a clean, square cut to ensure a

Correct way to take a temp reading on copper pipe?

Oct 15, 2015  Hi All I learned on this forum that a handheld IR thermometer will not yield accurate results when aimed at copper pipe. Many recommended using black electrical tape and pointing the laser on

PVC Water Main Supply to Copper Connection DIY Home ...

Feb 07, 2012  First of all you can use a male pvc adapter to connect to a female copper. Shark bites won't work because they don't fit PVC only CPVC. Don't use a compression fitting on PVC and

Are Your Sharkbite Fittings Leaking? If So, Here’s How to ...

Feb 09, 2019  The dried paint can press up against the cufflink part of the fitting and cause the seal to weaken and leak water. To fix this issue, you’ll want to turn off your home’s water and then

Copper Pipe Sizes Chart [For 18 Nominal Pipe Sizes 3 ...

Jun 11, 2021  Copper Pipe Sizes Chart September 16, 2021 June 11, 2021 by admin This is a Copper Pipe Sizes chart that gives you the approximate Inside dimension (ID) and wall thickness of copper

Best way to connect threaded copper pipes? - DoItYourself ...

Apr 12, 2004  Posts: 10,948. Received 0 Votes on 0 Posts. Threaded copper fittings can be sealed by wrapping 2-3 flat wraps of teflon tape clockwise only as the male threaded end faces you (or use pipe compound), and tightening it tightly. Don't solder near them after you make them up. Good Luck!

Cant use a compression fitting on 1/2" copper ...

May 03, 2006  Common copper "pipe" the OD is 1/8" larger than nominal size. So 1/2" type L,M, or K is 5/8" OD. 3/8" type K,L,M and also 1/2" ACR ( refrigeration tube) are both 1/2" actual OD. If you had one of these, the ferrule would be noticeably loose going on. A

How to CORRECTLY Solder a Copper Pipe : 6 Steps (with ...

I've used standard copper water pipe for compressed air lines (~135 psi) for years with no issues. In North America, you can get a heavier grade (Type L -- usually with blue markings) and the standard grade (Type M -- red markings).

How to Determine Pipe Thread Type ... - Fresh Water Systems

May 22, 2020  Couplers are female fittings with threads on both couplers.. Tees are couplers that join three sections of pipe or tubing. They can be a combination of male to female or reduce size. Elbows are couplers with a 90-degree turn.. Bushings are used to convert from one size to another. For example, your bushing could have a 3/8 male thread on one side and 1/4 female threads on the other.

1/2" copper pipe swelling Terry Love Plumbing Advice ...

Feb 10, 2009  Dec 7, 2005. After cutting out a leaking section of 1/2" copper pipe in my bro-in-law's laundry room, we discovered one of the mating sections is no longer 1/2". The stub going into the floor has swollen so it won't fit into any adapters. I believe it has swollen because my b-in-law confirms that water has frozen in the pipes before (this ...

How to loosen brass fittings that are stuck eHow UK

Sometimes, instead of soldering copper water pipes together, homeowners or plumbers use threaded pipe with brass fittings. The brass fittings provide a tight seal and might also contain the shut-off valve, especially on water heaters. Removing fittings when making repairs is normally a

How to Cap Water Pipes With a Push-to-Connect Fittings

Aug 03, 2021  Cut off the water pipes, using a tubing cutter if you have enough room to rotate the tool around the pipe. You can also use a hacksaw, but be careful to make a clean, square cut to ensure a proper seal with the push-to-connect caps. Leave as much pipe as possible so you won't have to add an extension later when reconnecting the fixture.

Solder lead not sticking to copper pipes? DIYnot Forums

Sep 03, 2019  Water obviously shunts the heat away from the joint and if water is present you will never get a temperature higher than 100'C and this is not high enough for solder to flow. The solder will run very locally and will then form globules but not stick to the pipe system as the copper temperature is to low.

how to secure copper pipe? - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA

Oct 22, 2010  I seen copper pipe and steel pipe connected, in that case corrosion of the steel can result in a leak. I noticed build-up on the copper part, I assume it is the iron atoms jumping over onto the copper. I heard about steel (such as steel BX cable) left in

Help my fittings line up - plumbing pipe alignment Ask ...

Jan 27, 2009  Best answer: Is it even possible with threaded fittings (maybe by layering in more or less teflon tape) That's precisely how I do it. You don't need to go 'until you can no longer turn it' with teflon tape for it to seal. Just put loads on and you'll get a feel for 'tight enough' and then keep turning until the orientation is correct.

Cistern inlet 15mm thread? Screwfix Community Forum

Apr 02, 2020  The thread is ½" BSP. You need an isolating valve which will come with a sealing washer. There are lots of different types including straight, angled, push fit and so on. You can't use push fit on chrome pipe (unless you scrape the plating off) and if it's plastic pipe you'll need an insert in the pipe. Edit: Terry beat me to it.

How to Seal Leaks Around Compression Fittings for Copper ...

Dec 29, 2018  Using pipe dope, or pipe thread compound, is an old plumber's trick to stop compression fitting leaks. Be sure that the copper tubing is

Tapered Pipe Threads and Fittings: Making the Connection

ISO 7-1 or R-Series (formerly BSPT, BS 21 and DIN 2999) tapered pipe thread has a taper of 3/4" per foot or 1 in 16 on the diameter (1 degree 47 minutes or 1.78333 degrees). Metric tapered fitting threads use the ISO 7-1 standard but give the measurements in millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm).

LASCO 10-1357 Water Flex, Corrugated Copper, Brass Nuts, 3 ...

Corrugated copper. Water heater connector. 3/4-Inch Female pipe thread, brass nuts. Bend carefully, so they don't kink. Not as flexible as stainless steel. From the Manufacturer. LASCO Plumbing Specialties 10-1357 is a Water Flex, Corrugated Copper, Brass Nuts, 3/4-Inch Female Pipe Thread by 24-Inch Long. Corrugated copper. Water heater ...

How To Re-Solder A Copper Pipe Joint Without Removing It ...

Once the pipe has cooled, then screw in a threaded plug. Use Teflon tape or pipe compound on the threads. Tips. Put a piece of sheet metal between the joint and the wall. Notching the sheet metal if

TIGHTENING PLUMBING FITTINGS CAN BE TRICKY - Horizon

Sep 12, 2019  Inside each bolt are threads that allow the fitting to screw onto the pipes to create a tight seal. If you tighten the fittings too much, you may strip the threads inside the fitting or on the outside

Soldering Copper Pipe (DIY) Family Handyman

Soldering a joint in pipes that contain even tiny amounts of water is nearly impossible. Most of the heat from the torch goes into turning the water to steam, so the copper won’t get hot enough to melt the

The 10 Most Common Plumbing Mistakes DIYers Make

Jan 24, 2021  Sweating Copper Pipes With Water in the Line. Copper pipes and fittings must be completely dry before sweating. If there’s any water near where you’re working, it’ll cause the joint to

how to secure copper pipe? - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA

Oct 22, 2010  I seen copper pipe and steel pipe connected, in that case corrosion of the steel can result in a leak. I noticed build-up on the copper part, I assume it is the iron atoms jumping over onto the

How to Join Copper Plastic Pipe Plumbing Tutorial - YouTube

Feb 28, 2018  Joining copper pipe. Roger Bisby visits his favourite plumber's merchant and shows you plumbing tricks and how to join copper and plastic

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Help my fittings line up - plumbing pipe alignment Ask ...

Jan 27, 2009  Best answer: Is it even possible with threaded fittings (maybe by layering in more or less teflon tape) That's precisely how I do it. You don't need to go 'until you can no longer turn it' with teflon

pinholes in copper plumbing pipes Mike Holt's Forum

Feb 06, 2016  Feb 6, 2016. #9. It may not be easy to do, but a microscopic examination of a ring of pipe with a pinhole in it should reveal whether the pinhole grew from the inside of the pipe out or the

Why is thread seal not used on flare fittings?

Jan 21, 2020  Thread tape comes in different colors for different uses. White tape is single density and intended for water pipes of 3/8 of an inch or less. It can sometimes be found in a silver color to match

bonding copper water pipe Mike Holt's Forum

Jan 03, 2014  Went to a new house today that had pvc water piping, except for copper pipes from the shower valve to the shower head connection. In one bathroom there was a 14-2 running horizontally

dishwasher install - replacing copper DIY Home ...

Mar 21, 2012  Sorry to bump an old thread, but this situation matches mine almost perfectly. I was able to bend the old copper pipe to reach my dishwasher inlet, and screw the compression fitting on. This

How to Join Two Copper Pipes Without Welding Home Guides ...

Copper is a thin metal that cannot be threaded, and can be difficult to weld. Joining two copper pipes without welding requires you solder a sweat fitting, or coupling, to connect the two pipes.

How To Use Compression Fittings On Copper Pipes - 1-Tom ...

May 03, 2021  Too many water damage disasters have happened because this simple step wasn’t followed. We’ll spare you by not showing you the picture again. 2. Position the Parts and Join Them.

Need plumbing help, how to stop Brass fittings from ...

Oct 21, 2001  I won't solder these either. ... NPT=National Pipe Thread refers to a tapered thread, used for joing and sealing ... NPT is a fitting that has a taper to the thread itself. The brass and copper ...

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