Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would like ...

Q: Dear Tim, I love reading your column in my local paper. Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool ...

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, introduces Vic-Press, an IACS-approved flame-free press system for joining small-diameter stainless steel pipe. With Type Approval ...

THE RP 340 PRESS TOOL is a smaller, lighter pressing option for joining copper and stainless steel tubing, ½" to 4" in diameter, and PEX tubing and black iron pipe ½" to 2" in diameter. THE RP 340 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While you might be able to get away with accomplishing simple household plumbing tasks with your standard tool kit, you're going to need more ...