I have a basement fiberglass shower unit probably installed in the mid 1970's. The drain pipe is 2" I.D. ABS which extends up into a 3" I.D. bronze / brass fitting in the pan of the shower. The ABS pipe ends flush with the fitting in the pan. The approximate 1/4" gap between these had been...

After removing a copper drain pipe there is a fitting on the cast iron drain pipe where the copper pipe was sweated to. I can see threads and I heated it with a torch but it is very stubborn and does not want to move. How can I remove this more heat? Or should I look for a copper connector with...

How do I get the copper pipe fitting to stop dripping ? I have put (2) new compression fittings on , after sanding off the old copper pipe some. Am I tightening it too much ?

I have a water softener with a brass valve that the copper water pipe connects to. The copper pipe has a hole in it and needs replaceing. I am trying to remove the pipe from the brass valve but can't get it to loosen. I am using a common small propane bottle with nozzle. Any help would be greatly...

I'm installing a dishwasher, I've never had one before so I am making all new pipe connections. I'm trying to add a t-fitting and then a valve to a copper water line to be able to turn off the dishwasher water supply while still being able to use the sink. I was told a T-compression would work. ...