Hard and soft copper both come in the same measurements. The difference is refrigeration copper which is measured I.D. and is soft copper. You can buy couplings and all other fittings that will join hard to soft copper unless you mixed them with refrigeration copper.Aug 3, 2005
Can you Propress on type M copper?
The propress works fine on Type M copper and up.Oct 19, 2013
How do you connect soft copper?
Align the copper tube so that it is straight and in-line with the push-connector fitting. Apply a firm pushing and twisting motion, as the copper tubing enters the connector fitting. Push the copper tubing and fitting together -- until the tube is seated at the back of the fitting cup.Sep 26, 2017
How do you straighten soft copper?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvGEKaaPf5E
Can you use Propress on soft copper?
ProPressG is approved for use with hard copper tubing from ½" to 2" and soft copper tubing in ½" to 1¼" diameters.
How do you cap soft copper?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GucvbYi3pCU
What methods can be used to join soft copper?
These joining methods include soldering, brazing and electric resistance. Soldered joints, with capillary fittings, are used in plumbing for water lines and for sanitary drainage.
Can you use compression fittings on soft copper?
Compression fittings create removable plumbing connections on standard rigid and flexible copper pipe and tubing. They are most commonly found on water shutoff valves, or stop valves, the type used on faucet and toilet water supply pipes.
Can you Propress old copper?
The propress works fine on Type M copper and up.Oct 19, 2013
Can you use ProPress on soft copper?
ProPressG is approved for use with hard copper tubing from ½" to 2" and soft copper tubing in ½" to 1¼" diameters.
What is soft copper used for?
Soft copper It can be joined by any of the three methods used for rigid copper, and it is the only type of copper tubing suitable for flare connections. Soft copper is the most popular choice for refrigerant lines in split-system air conditioners and heat pumps.