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NO but you will need some type of sealent OR braze or soldering
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Can you connect chromed steel pipe directly to copper or do you need a brass fitting between?
In order to connect a chromed steel pipe to a copper pipe, you will need a brass fitting. These two pipes will not fit into each other otherwise.
Is it okay to connect copper pipe to brass to galvanized to brass and back to copper or will it cause a reaction that will corrode the pipes?
If you do connect copper pipe to galvanized pipe, you will need a dielectric coupling or else the galvanized pipe will corrode. Same with connecting galvanized pipe to brass fittings. Brass is an alloy that contains copper and therefore the same electrolytic properties will exist unless a dielectric coupling is used. Hope that helps you out.
Do you need pipe dope for brass to brass?
Yes, it is still a pipe thread. The pipe dope is there to fill in the gaps in the thread. It is impossible to machine the treads close enough in pipe to not need something in the threads to make a seal.
Why use PVC tee with brass?
In general you would only do this if you need to connect a section of brass piping to a pvc section.
Is brass the same as iron in weight?
no!!! Brass is an alloy of copper and tin; frequently other alloying elements are contained.
How can I know if a metal is brass or not?
Brass is golden / yellow in colour, copper is red / orange. Brass will tarnish more rapidly with dilute acid, as the Zinc in the alloy reacts. Copper is a little more "gummy" if touched with a file, where as Brass gives clean hard shavings.
Can you turn a penny into brass at home without using chemicals?
I would recommend against it as it is illegal, but you would need zinc and heat to turn a copper penny to brass.
Do you need a dielectric fitting for all different metal to metal connections such as copper to galvanized and copper to brass?
Yes, and make sure it has the DZR stamp of approval.
What elements s brass made of?
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Common brass or rivet brass is 63% copper and 37% zinc, and that's probably most of the brass we see. But there are a whole bunch of different alloys out there. Use the link to the Wikipedia article on brass to see a list of some of them and find out more about this versatile alloy.
How can you fix a dishwasher leak with a copper fitting?
1st you need to know where the leak is. The only time a copper fitting or brass fitting will fix a leak is in the watersupply connection.
What do copper and zinc do to brass?
i need to answer this --> Properties of alloy that are different to and more useful than the main metal... i think this means what do they do?
How do you test to see if a metal is copper or brass?
Copper and its alloys have been around for centuries. Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc, which is why it can be difficult to distinguish copper from brass. Luckily there are a few ways to tell which metal you have. Instructions Step 1 Compare your item to a known copper item. Set the two items beside each other and compare the color and the sound, looking for any difference. Step 2 Look at the color, which is the main way to tell the difference between brass and copper. Copper is a reddish brown metal that turns green when it corrodes, as evident by the Statue of Liberty. The color of brass varies based on the percentage of copper and zinc. Zinc causes the yellow tint most commonly associated with brass, which is why more zinc used in making the brass causes more yellow tones in the brass. Step 3 Listen to the sound and pitch. If an item is hollow, you can test the metal by thumping it and listening to the sound. If you're trying to tell if an instrument is brass or copper, play it. Copper is a softer metal and creates a mellower, rounder sound. Brass has a brighter or slightly higher pitched sound. Step 4 Have your item chemically analyzed. There are a variety of ways that a chemist can distinguish copper from brass. You need to make sure that you have a professional analyze it to prevent damage to the metal. Step 5 Search for markings on the metal. Brass in the United States is regulated by The Unified Numbering System. Brass items are identified by a code starting with C followed by three to five digits. If you see a code like this, it's most likely brass. (end of answer)
