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Old Apr 5, 2008, 04:20 PM
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Solder fittings to Type M copper
What challenges do I face if my existing plumbing is Type M? Existing copper is 35+ years old.

I purchased Type L copper lines. I don't think my fittings were typed.

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Hey Alpac:

No problem on fittings. They are universal fit/type.

Pipes are different thickness...

TYPE M....Heat
TYPE L.....Water
TYPE K.....underground water.

You have type M in your home for water....a lot of homes built in the 70s have type M for water...not a really bad thing...just thinner, may break down sooner then the type L..but all in all...I see it quite a bit!!

So, anyway, fit up pipe/fittings as usual...just be careful not to overheat the type M...and solder as usual for type L pipe.

Good luck...Mark
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