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Tube, Pipe & Fittings
- Overview
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- Copper Piping Systems and Acoustical Sealants
- Soldering and Brazing Explained
- Can Copper Tube Be Used in Steam and Steam Condensate Piping Systems?
- How to Prevent Corrosion of Copper Tube in Underground or Buried Applications
- Is It True That Electrolysis Can Cause My Copper Tube To Fail?
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- Why Do I Have Blue/Green Staining Of My Bathroom Fixtures
- Is There A Problem With Embedding Copper Tube In Concrete?
- Designing and Installing Copper Piping Systems
- Glossary of Technical Terms
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Push-connect Joints:
Testing
Testing of the completed piping system can be accomplished by using pressurized air or water as required by local codes or project specifications. (Note: test pressures should never exceed the maximum operating pressure specified by the manufacturer of the fitting system.)
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