Soldering copper pipes is a more advanced DIY skill, but a great one to have if your house contains copper plumbing. Here's a complete walk-through of how to solder pipes. Since PEX tubing is becoming ...

New federal legislation enacted earlier this year lowered the acceptable levels of lead that can be found in mechanical components used for potable water applications. The Reduction of Lead in ...

Copper tubing, or copper pipe, can be found in thousands of homes. It's a common pipe that supplies drinking water to faucets and water to toilets, tubs and showers. If you need to repair tubing, you ...

This video from the Copper Development Association demonstrates how to properly solder and braze leak-free joints between copper tube and copper alloy flanges. The top stories, industry insights and ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe easily, but do you have any advice for soldering copper supply line piping? — Brianna G. Dear ...

Improper brazing is a leading contributor to system inefficiency due to refrigerant leaks. Understanding the types of copper tubing and how to properly join them is vital to the operation and lifespan ...

Why are plumbers and pipefitters still using open flames in old buildings and putting lives and livelihoods at risk? Obviously I am a fan of copper press systems I've tried taking many different ...

While “no soldering required” and “simplifying soldering” have both been used as selling points for many different products, sooner or later, you’re going to have to heat the iron and get down to ...