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Can you ProPress on soft copper?

Jim Brown

Can you ProPress on soft copper?

Viega ProPress may only be pressed onto copper tube in accordance with ASTM B88 or B75. Tempers O60 and O50, known as soft copper, are limited to nominal sizes ½” to 1¼”. Temper H58, known as hard copper, may be used with nominal sizes ½” to 4″.

Can you use SharkBite fittings on soft copper?

Can SharkBite fittings be used with soft copper or rolled copper? No. SharkBite fittings can only be used with hard drawn copper types K, L, and M.

Can you use compression fittings on soft copper?

“Soft” copper can also be joined by soldering or brazing, and is also connected using flare-type or compression fittings. Tighten compression fittings firmly with two wrenches to crimp the ferrule onto the pipe (Photo 3). Also make sure the pipe or tube goes straight into the fitting. Misalignment will cause a leak.

Can you solder soft copper to hard copper?

You can seal joints with hard copper using a mechanical compression fitting. Soft copper can also be soldered, but many people chose to use mechanical flare or compression fittings that seal joints by pressure.

Is ProPress better than solder?

Unlike soldering, ProPress systems do not need an open flame to be completed. This creates a safer work environment and by not requiring a hot work permit, saves time. Another advantage over soldering, ProPress fittings can be installed without having to drain and dry the system beforehand.

How long will ProPress last?

Re: ProPress Longevity? Re: ProPress Longevity? Does not work like that HJ…the Propress o-ring is compressed 50% making a seal that will last 50+ years.

Are copper compression fittings reliable?

Although compression fittings are generally considered more reliable than threaded fittings, there are some potential problems. In general, compression fittings are not as resistant to vibration as soldered or welded fittings. Repeated bending may cause the ferrule to lose its grip on the tube.

How are ProPress fittings used on copper pipes?

ProPress is a system for connection copper pipes. ProPress itself is a trade name used by Manufacturer Viega. ProPress fittings have O-ring inserts at the ends of the fittings that will be tightened securely to the pipe when it is pressed on by the ProPress tool.

Can a Viega ProPress fitting be used on copper tubing?

Viega ProPress fitting systems with copper tubing are approved for underground installations. However, installations must meet all state and local codes, including those for underground. Do professional plumbers use SharkBite?

Can a ProPress system be used for potable water?

The ProPress System has the following approvals and listings: NSF-61 approval for potable water. Keeping this in view, are ProPress fittings approved for underground? Viega ProPress fitting systems with copper tubing are approved for underground installations.

What causes a ProPress fitting to start leaking?

A In general, ProPress fittings only leak due to one of three reasons: • The fitting was never pressed. • The copper tubing was not properly inserted. over the fitting. With the first situation, confirm tubing is properly installed and press. It is not necessary to drain the system to do so.

Can you ProPress on soft copper?

Jim Brown

Can you ProPress on soft copper?

Viega ProPress may only be pressed onto copper tube in accordance with ASTM B88 or B75. Tempers O60 and O50, known as soft copper, are limited to nominal sizes ½” to 1¼”. Temper H58, known as hard copper, may be used with nominal sizes ½” to 4″.

Can you solder soft copper tubing?

Hard copper tubing is typically joined together by soldering fittings onto the ends of the pipe or tube. Soft copper can also be soldered, but many people chose to use mechanical flare or compression fittings that seal joints by pressure.

How do you join soft copper tubing?

Insert one end of the soft copper tubing into the end of the compression union fitting, until it is fully seated. Slide the compression ring, forward to the mouth of the union, followed by the nut. Hand-tighten the nut onto the union — turning in a clockwise direction.

Can SharkBite be used on soft copper?

Can SharkBite fittings be used with soft copper or rolled copper? No. SharkBite fittings can only be used with hard drawn copper types K, L, and M.

How do you transition from soft copper to hard copper?

Hard copper tubing is typically joined together by soldering fittings onto the ends of the pipe or tube. You can seal joints with hard copper using a mechanical compression fitting. Soft copper can also be soldered, but many people chose to use mechanical flare or compression fittings that seal joints by pressure.

Will SharkBite work on soft copper?

What is the purpose of annealing copper tubing?

Annealing copper makes it softer and less brittle, which allows you to bend it without breaking it. This malleability allows you to hammer and mold the copper into any shape you wish without cracking the metal.

Can soft copper be sweated?

A Plumbing supply house would have a 1/2″ X 1/4″ reducing (sweat) coupling. EDIT: It’s perfectly acceptable to solder soft copper.