Is there anything more foundational to the plumbing trade than sending water through pipes just the way you want it to go?

A shutoff valve connects to copper plumbing pipes in one of two ways: Compression fitting; Sweat fitting. Identify the connection type used in your home by referring to the photos below. If you ...

You may be faced with a decision when building a new home, or remodeling an existing one, about what type of water lines you ...

PEX connects to fittings, valves and manifolds by simple compression. The plastic used to make PEX has a memory. ... That’s impossible to do if you’re trying to solder a copper pipe joint.

Q: Dear Tim, I love reading your column in my local paper. Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool ...

Equipment Showcase: Valves, Pipes, and Fittings. Deciphering Desuperheater Failures. Competitive Maintenance Strategies, Part II. JEA Increases Power Output Through CFB Improvements.

Proper valves, pipes, and fittings are important for the successful operation of power generation facilities. This equipment includes products with versatile designs to establish effective joining ...

Copper piping is generally more difficult and time-consuming to install than pex piping due to its rigidity and the fact that it requires specialized tools and fittings. Copper piping must be cut ...

Dear Brianna: Trying to solder copper pipe fittings for the first time can be intimidating. It actually is quite easy to do with proper preparation of the pieces.