darmstro New Member Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location Illinois Jul 27, 2007 #1 O' Great Plumbing Sages: When installing new undersink shut-off valves on to new 1/2" copper pipe, does the end of the pipe need to be flared before the valves are installed???
O' Great Plumbing Sages: When installing new undersink shut-off valves on to new 1/2" copper pipe, does the end of the pipe need to be flared before the valves are installed???
Cass Plumber Messages 5,947 Reaction score 9 Points 0 Location Ohio Jul 27, 2007 #2 ............no..............
darmstro New Member Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location Illinois Jul 27, 2007 #3 I didn't think so . . . . thanks!
Jimbo Plumber Messages 8,918 Reaction score 21 Points 0 Location San Diego, CA Jul 27, 2007 #4 If you are using compression-type valves, you definitely do NOT do anything to the copper except make sure you have a very smooth, undistorted end.
If you are using compression-type valves, you definitely do NOT do anything to the copper except make sure you have a very smooth, undistorted end.
