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Annealing |
To heat and then cook, which softens and makes the copper more flexible. |
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Compression fitting |
A fitting designed to join tube by means of pressure or friction. This joint uses a ferrule and a nut |
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Flaring |
To spread the end of the tubing |
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Hard temper tube |
Generally recommended for exposed lines, such as hot and cold water supplies to fixtures or any lines suspended on hangers |
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Soft temper tube |
Preferred for lines buried underground or laid in floors, because of its flexibility (annealing) allows the tube to give or flex if ground movement occurs. Soft temper tube can be manipulated through small holes and is ideal for remodelling and repair work on piping systems |
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What is solder |
Solder is a metal or metallic alloy that is melted and then used to join metallic surfaces |
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What is soldering |
A joining method in which two or more pieces of metal are joins by a mean of an alloy which has a lower melting temperature than the metal being joined |
