Article: Connecting copper pipe to iron tubing is a chore

TIM CARTER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
01-28-2007

Connecting copper pipe to iron tubing is a chore
TIM CARTER
Date: 01-28-2007, Sunday
Section: REAL ESTATE
Edtion: All Editions
Column: 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

DEAR LISA: Copper tubing and copper pipe are one in the same, but you would be surprised how many people think they are different materials. The job you are describing ...

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