Timeline for How to remove copper pipe that is inside an exterior wall?
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| Jun 1, 2021 at 15:54 | vote | accept | Sam | ||
| May 18, 2021 at 16:38 | comment | added | The Ghost of Jon | Hi FreeMan, one point I want to put out there now and I'll come back to the rest is where you look at pros using quick fittings as a cost savings to the owner, it's actually a business ess decision for increasing profitability (faster=more jobs; failed fitting can often justify a return service charge; markup on higher material price=more money in the bank all around. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 11:53 | comment | added | FreeMan | BTW, you did get my up vote, just don't be quite so quick to dismiss other options, especially ones that can work better for the less skilled (i.e., those seeking advice on an internet DIY Q&A site). | |
| May 18, 2021 at 11:52 | comment | added | FreeMan | @TheGhostofJon These days, even pros use quicker connectors because they're quicker and the increased material price is offset by the decreased labor cost. A properly done sweat joint will last for decades, while a compression fitting might not, but, for someone whose skill set led them to twisting and breaking a copper pipe in the wall when attempting to unscrew the hose bib is likely to not have the skill set to properly sweat a joint in a wall without a significant chance of catching things on fire. Remember your audience! It's OK to give answers with OK, better, best options... | |
| May 18, 2021 at 4:49 | comment | added | The Ghost of Jon | Additionally, my answer is exactly what I would recommend as the best practice, and it does not include anything about push fittings. Crucify me. If you want the internet to read your juicy prose detailing the 'set it and forget' methods, or if you want to write an essay on the myriad of plumbing fittings and their methodology of installation and means of sealing to provide the holy grail of a "complete" answer, be my guest. But as you guys read through your own comments, you can see you are already all adding caveat after caveat. If he's interested in soldering, allow him the dignity to learn | |
| May 18, 2021 at 4:47 | comment | added | The Ghost of Jon | *cam themselves into leaking, not 'can' | |
| May 18, 2021 at 4:37 | comment | added | The Ghost of Jon | How about adults in the world don't need to be protected from themselves, and sweating is more robust than any of your suggestions. I appreciate what you guys are going for, and please go ahead and feed the DIY communities desire for quick fix-its and house flipping life hacks that make for huge problems for the next person or avoidable problems down the road for the homeowner if they're not flipping... such as putting a push connect fitting on a plumbing fixture that is going to get wrenched on frequently through the growing season year after year and all of these can themselves into a leak. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 2:43 | comment | added | Jimmy Fix-it | I will add that compression fittings (not necessarily "push-connect" fittings, which I do not trust and do not use) hidden in an inaccessible wall space may not be a good idea, or code legal in OP's area. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 2:37 | comment | added | K H | I suppose the mention of push and compression fittings also necessitates mention of extra bracing on the outlet, especially push fittings. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 2:35 | comment | added | K H | Sweating pipes inside a wall should maybe come with a warning. Sometimes even trained professionals burn down wood frame buildings that way. Push connects or compression fittings deserve a mention as OP does not appear to be a professional, appears to need only one fitting, and may not own a torch or suitable fire protection materials. Indeed it could very well be the cheapest option, even given the need for particularly straight cuts, necessitating a tubing cutter. OP may also not own a hacksaw and file anyway. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 1:26 | comment | added | crip659 | Just that sweating pipes usually requires some practice to do well without leaks. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 1:20 | comment | added | The Ghost of Jon | ok mr money bags ;) | |
| May 18, 2021 at 1:19 | comment | added | crip659 | Push to connect fittings might be easier to use than sweating copper pipe. | |
| May 18, 2021 at 1:13 | history | answered | The Ghost of Jon | CC BY-SA 4.0 |