Wondering how to solder copper pipes? If you are going to attempt home plumbing projects, it may come in handy to know how to solder copper pipe with a propane torch. Plumbing your bathroom with ...

In conjunction with the release of its latest soldering procedure, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) encourages contractors to ...

When soldering copper tubing, do not overheat the copper. Fifteen to 20 seconds should be more than enough time to heat the joint effectively. With the advent of Pex tubing and “Shark Bite”-type ...

New federal legislation enacted earlier this year lowered the acceptable levels of lead that can be found in mechanical components used for potable water applications. The Reduction of Lead in ...

Soldering copper pipes is a more advanced DIY skill, but a great one to have if your house contains copper plumbing. Here's a complete walk-through of how to solder pipes. Since PEX tubing is becoming ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Soldering chips to boards may become a thing of the past as a result of research on copper materials sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC, Research Triangle Park, N.C.) at ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe easily, but do you have any advice for soldering copper supply line piping? — Brianna G. Dear ...

This video from the Copper Development Association demonstrates how to properly solder and braze leak-free joints between copper tube and copper alloy flanges. The top stories, industry insights and ...

I'm experiencing the joy of a new fixer-upper house with lots of plumbing problems. And I'm discovering the limits of my copper pipe sweating (soldering) skills. As I figure many other geeks are handy ...

Solder paste is commonly used in the semiconductor packaging to connect chips and pads. Through printing, dispensing, and ...

It’s been a while since we’ve had a fresh How-To on the Hack-A-Day, and frankly we’ve missed them. To get things rolling, [Eliot] and I wanted to build a good knowledge base to help you hack your own ...