plumbing - Is all copper pipe pretty much the same? - Home …
Mar 13, 2019 · There are different grades and types of copper pipe that you of course should be aware of. However I think your question is whether copper pipe is really a commodity type …
green oxidation on copper pipe: do I need to clean or replace?
Sep 6, 2021 · I'm installing a new vanity and found green oxidation at the elbow joints of the copper pipes exiting the wall. As you can see in the pictures below, there is much more …
What type of copper pipe do I need for a typical LP gas range?
If you choose to replace the pipe with flexible copper, you should shut off the gas and take the pipe with you to the store. With the pipe in hand, it should be no problem finding replacement …
Safe materials to come in contact with copper plumbing
May 2, 2020 · Copper is corrosion resistant to most materials found around a home ; EXCEPT ammonia and urine( urea) . Some household cleaners contain ammonia. When moist they …
How do I secure a copper pipe going through a wall?
Nov 19, 2013 · This way stresses on the bib due to pulling and tugging on an attached hose do not directly transmit into the copper pipe. Several examples are shown below. Successful …
Can straps of dissimilar metal be used to support copper pipe?
Aug 24, 2021 · It is best practice to isolate copper from dissimilar metals to prevent galvanic corrosion. This includes hangers and supports. In my area, when copper pipes come in …
When are copper pipes a ground? - Home Improvement Stack …
Nov 26, 2015 · A copper water pipe that extends out from the house 20 feet was the norm years ago. New code states that a copper water be bonded as a supplemental ground. A redundunt …
plumbing - How can I repair a split copper pipe in place? - Home ...
Jul 23, 2020 · The little bit of dampness that you're adding won't, likely, be any worse than the water damage caused by the leaking pipe before you noticed it, you'll be very aware of the …
How can I cut and connect corrugated copper pipes?
Feb 11, 2025 · the use of a press tool that crimps the cut end of the corrugated pipe, creating a stop that allows the insertion of a connector like the one that was present at its original end. …
plumbing - Can you repair a kinked copper pipe? - Home …
I have a copper water pipe which has a mild kink in it, very similar to this photo, not even quite as severe: It is hard copper. The kink itself is not causing any problems but in the future I may …