I have these press fittings in my own home where the copper water lines connect my modulating boiler to the heating distribution manifolds.

The issue with copper is that it takes quite a bit of time to install a water line from one part of a home to another. You might have five or more fittings to get from point A to point B.

Not too long ago, copper fittings with rubber o-rings hit the marketplace. Using a tool that presses the fitting onto the copper tube, you can create a leakproof joint in seconds.

Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would l… ...

Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper.

Backed by decades of successful implementations and the approval of engineers and municipalities across the country, the Inserta Tee offers contractors a high-quality, cost-effective and ...

Not too long ago, copper fittings with rubber o-rings hit the marketplace. Using a tool that presses the fitting onto the copper tube, you can create a leakproof joint in seconds.

Ask the Builder: Which water lines are right for your home? You may be faced with a decision when building a new home, or remodeling an existing one, about what type of water lines you should use.