How to Join a Copper Pipe and a PVC Pipe


Hello dear friends! In tonight's post we will cover how to join pipes. We will cover how to join a copper pipe and how to join a PVC pipe, to be exact.

In order to accomplish this task, the tools that you will need will include a brush cleaning tool, a knife, a PVC saw, PEX cutter, rubber gloves, safe glasses, a ratchet cutter, acid brush, a torc
h with gas, and a pipe cutter. For the materials, you will need crimp rings, PVC primer, PVC cleaner, PVC cement, solder, and soldering pad.

Let's get started:

The first step is to measure the pipe. Then, the next step is to mark the pipe and using a pipe cutter to cut the pipe. The next step is to clean the copper pipe. The reason for this is that metal suffers oxidation. This happens as metal reacts with the air, thus causing oxidation. The problem with this is that soldering becomes difficult. To solve this situation, use a wire brush to scrub the pipe.

The next step is to use a small knife or file to remove the burrs from the PVC pipe. You can then apply a coat of PVS cleaner primer to remove excess dirt.

The next step is to solder a touch. This is accomplished using a lead-free solder and a hot flame. You can use Mapp gas which is very consistent. Spooling 1' of solder and solder around the entire joint.

Then, the next step is to apply the solder. Finally once the primer has dried, apply a coat of cement around the pipe and inside the fitting. In order to help the two pieces to seal well, make sure to hold the fitting in place for a few seconds.


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