This episode is part two of a two part series on Copper Plumbing Basics. Part I reviews typical projects around the home that involve the repair, modification, or extension of your home's water supply. Part II covers the materials, tools, and techniques specific to fitting and soldering copper plumbing.
The main focus is on rigid wall copper tube or "copper pipe". The most common copper plumbing fittings are reviewed. A discussion of household plumbing project planning considerations is followed by demonstrations of cutting pipe to size, preparation of the materials for soldering and soldering techniques. Look for a downloadable checklist as a companion to the video to appear on this page soon. The video is approximately 27 minutes long.
