However, PEX pipe has started to fill gaps in function that copper pipe could not, such as flexibility and ease of ...

Copper pipes have been used in plumbing for decades and are known for their ability to withstand high temperatures and pressure. Copper is also highly resistant to damage from UV rays and can be ...

Copper tubing has been the longtime standard for plumbing and requires a certain skillset for sweating (soldering) pipes and fittings together. This is a job you can do yourself, but it does ...

Pipes made out of copper or PEX/PVC are the most common to find in a plumbing system. Copper is considered a very traditional material due to its durability and reliability, but the lower-cost ...

I’ve been a master plumber for more than 35 years, and for many of those, I was licensed. I’ve always loved plumbing, and I clearly remember when PEX pipe was breaking into the marketplace.

Copper-sizing options range from ½" to 8". For residential applications, the most commonly used copper pipe is Type L. This durable metal contains formable properties that allow the pipe to bend and ...

The Tubing Cutter 1/8 to 1-3/8 Inch is yet another multipurpose tool for cutting copper pipe, PVC, or even stainless steel that isn’t dense.