A shutoff valve connects to copper plumbing pipes in one of two ways: Compression fitting; Sweat fitting. Identify the connection type used in your home by referring to the photos below. If you have ...

Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

This is intended just as an addendum to the topic of rigid tubing. We will be running a full fittings article later on. Since I've been asked a few times, though, I just wanted to show briefly a ...