As a mechanical contractor, I sweat a lot of copper pipe, yet people don't believe me when I say the preparation is more important than the torch work. Even the experienced tend to rush the job ...

This not only leads to a safer installation, but it also prevents the possibility of the copper oxides from entering ... The tool requires a sizable investment, and the fittings are pricier than the ...

The work will include connecting new fittings or soldering (also called sweating) copper joints ... steel pipe and must make a transition to copper, install a special dielectric fitting (step ...