With a wide variety of compression fittings and push-on pipe connectors readily available in the marketplace, flaring copper tubing has become all but obsolete. Relegated primarily for use with ...

PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a plumber and I thought there should be a tool to provide complete and effective flaring of copper tubing," said an inventor, from Elkhart, Ind., "so I ...

When joining copper tubing together or to a system component in lieu of a brazed connection, the use of a mechanical connection is not new to our industry. Flare connections have been used for years, ...

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 ...