Lead-free solder alloys have been around for as long as people have done soldering, with sources dating back about 5,000 years. Most of these alloys were combinations like copper-silver or silver-gold ...

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 ...

Copper tubing, or copper pipe, can be found in thousands of homes. It's a common pipe that supplies drinking water to faucets and water to toilets, tubs and showers. If you need to repair tubing, you ...

Q. My house has old galvanized iron water pipes. The water pressure is bad at many faucets and almost nothing in the kitchen. The volume of hot water that comes out of any faucet is especially low. I ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TL;DR: LG Innotek's new Copper Post technology replaces traditional solder balls with copper columns, enabling 20% denser chip packaging for thinner smartphones. This innovation improves heat ...