|
|
Article: Connecting copper tubing, galvanized iron pipe dicey
- Article from:
- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- February 3, 2007
CopyrightCopyright, 2007, Post-Tribune. All rights reserved. REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED. (Hide copyright information)
|
THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION
This copper tubing was cut and soldered before it was installed in the cabinets. With the right tools and some patience, the average person can achieve professional results.(PHOTO) (TIM CARTER)
TIM CARTER(PHOTO)
ASK THE BUILDER
Dear Tim -- I would like to install some new copper tubing in my house. This new copper pipe will replace some old galvanized iron piping. Are copper pipes hard to work with? Can I connect the new copper piping to the old galvanized iron pipe? I need to learn how to solder copper pipe for this job. Can you teach me? -- Lisa L., Matawan, N.J.
Dear Lisa -- Copper tubing and copper pipe are one and the ...