Copper Pipe Fitting Methods Explained If you will be installing new plumbing in your home, you may need to know proper copper pipe fitting techniques to use when installing copper water piping. There are several methods that can be used to fit copper pipes, and the type of fitting you use will depend on the [...]
Copper Tubing Pinholes Pinhole leaks with pitting initiating on the exterior surface of the pipe can occur if copper piping is improperly grounded or bonded. The phenomenon is known technically as stray current corrosion or electrolytic pitting. Pin-holing due to poor grounding or poor bonding occurs typically in homes where the original plumbing has been [...]
How to Clean Mineral Deposits on a Copper Pipe Pipes for plumbing, especially copper pipe, is prone to an accumulation of mineral deposits. If you live in an area that has water that is heavily treated with chemicals you will notice more mineral deposits. This hard water carries heavy amounts of calcium and magnesium. When [...]
