In industry, "tube" and "pipe" are nearly interchangeable terms ... This video shows how compression fittings are installed on plastic and copper tubing: Video Credit: Youtube - heliatosSolar / CC ...

The copper should shine when you're done. Clean the mating areas of the pipe and fittings, even if they look shiny and new. Thorough cleaning is the key to success when soldering. It ensures a ...

Fittings are categorized based on the three different types of vessels they can be designed for: pipes, tubes and hoses. Pipes are hollow cylinders of uniform material with a certain amount of ...