Plumbing connections

There's a bunch of ways to connect plumbing pipes, but knowing which one to use can make all the difference. So, let's get after it. PVC is simple. Cut your pipe, if required, apply primer to both your pipe and your fitting. Apply your cement, push, quarter turn, and hold. PVC is mostly used for drains and cold water applications. It can't handle hot water. That's where PEX comes in. PEX works for both hot and cold water supply lines, and it's extremely flexible, giving you the ability to virtually run it anywhere. Slide on your crimp ring, insert your fitting, and squeeze it with your crimp tool, and then check it with your gauge. But, what if you don't have a crimp tool? Or, what if you need to connect PEX to copper? That's where a SharkBite comes in. Clean your copper, mark your depth, and then just push to connect. No crimping and no soldering. But, these can get really expensive when you're doing a lot of plumbing. That's where soldering comes in. Clean your pipe and your fitting. Apply your flux, press on your fitting, heat your joint, and watch capillary action do its thing. But, what if you're somewhere you can't safely use a torch? That's where these press fittings come in. Insert your copper into the fitting, open your jaws, press the button, and watch the jaws do the work. These press fittings are extremely fast and very easy to work with. The catch? This tool is super expensive. But, let's not forget about our threaded connections. Make sure that you wrap your tape in the direction that you're tightening, and make sure that you use the right sealant for whatever you're doing. Whether it's water or gas, you got to make sure you use the right tape. And some connections require that you use pipe dope as well. There's the right connection for every job, and knowing which one to use can save you both time, money, and a lot of headaches. Anyways, I got stuff to do. I'll catch you guys later. Peace.