You often must tie together pipes of different materials with transition fittings. The materials in common use today — copper ...

The copper should shine when you're done. Clean the mating areas of the pipe and fittings, even if they look shiny and new. Thorough cleaning is the key to success when soldering. It ensures a ...

The utility has historical data about pipe fittings for many Anchorage ... to find possible lead water-intake fittings. (From AWWU) Although the Lead and Copper Rule took effect in Alaska in ...