When joining copper tubing together or to a system component in lieu of a brazed connection, the use of a mechanical connection is not new to our industry. Flare connections have been used for years, ...

By procuring quality flaring toolssuch as those made by Imperial or Ridgid (Ridge Tool)that turn out the proper flare for the style of tubing and connections being used, and then taking a little ...

I've never worked with PEX, but I have some experience sweating copper tubing. What's involved in working with PEX pipe, and can you share some tips? How do you transition between copper tubing ...

Improper brazing is a leading contributor to system inefficiency due to refrigerant leaks. Understanding the types of copper tubing and how to properly join them is vital to the operation and lifespan ...