copper vs brass vs bronze | Contractor Talk - Professional …
Jan 29, 2011 · They do make brass pipe in both yellow and red brass. Few contractors will use it due to the high cost sch 40 brass vs CTS copper and of course the newer plastics. Sch 40 brass seems to hold up for 100 years or more in this area. It all comes down to money. Why not make everything copper? #1 price. #2 pure copper is very soft and has poor strength.
Necro - So, who can actually distinguish copper, brass and bronze ...
Oct 24, 2013 · Because for one can't. Not that it's a real problem, but I discussed that once with my RPG buddies and it turned out that nobody really remembered what the exact difference between copper, brass and bronze dragons was. Everyone remembered some bits, but not not enough to get together what their sthicks were.
Does Steel Cased Ammo Cause More Gun Wear Than Brass Cased …
Aug 20, 2017. #2. As far as steel cased ammo in a rifle (AK or AR), the biggest issue you'll run into is a sticky chamber. Many steel cased ammo uses a polymer type coating on the steel to create a type of dry lubricant, as steel cases cause much more friction than brass cases.
Gator bite fittings, feed back please - Contractor Talk
Oct 24, 2006 · I have used Shark Bites and the Watts version of same -- sold by Lowes. Lowes version made by Watts are brass, very heavy duty, with white plastic cover on ends. Know that Lowes also has a product called GatorBites. They are thin wall pressed copper and once a push connection is made you cannot release like the Shark and Watts versions.
Plastic PEX fittings good or bad? - Contractor Talk
Mar 25, 2015 · Yes. Use only Uponor or Rehau pex. You make something idiot proof and the world invents a better idiot. Get out of HD and Lowes and over to a decent plumbing supplier. I am using and plan to use the Uponor propex fittings and aquapex pipe as much as possible going forward, using the Milwaukee expansion tool.
Pex vs Copper: Meter to house - Contractor Talk
Sep 15, 2008 · The molecular structure is different. Polyethylene is not the same as Polyethylene X-fiber (hence P.E.X.) They are similar in the fact that they are both photo sensitive., another that could be confused as being the same is PEHD (polyethylene high density) is also different.
Ace Duraflow vs. Copper Repipe? - Contractor Talk
Oct 26, 2004 · Plus, copper joints are more streamlined than galvanized, thus less pressure drop across the fittings. I am going to respectfully disagree. I am in the process of getting bids on repipe, and so far, they are all telling me $7500-$9000 just to do the horizontal pipes, and I only have a 2250 square foot house.
black to brass....does it really matter? | Contractor Talk ...
Aug 29, 2009 · There is so much more to the Code than most people realize. They hear one part and think they know it all. You can actually protect 14awg copper with a 110 amp breaker and still be 100% Code compliant. Hint: It has something to do with the asterisk beside the part that says you can use a maximum 15amp breaker on #14 awg copper.
How are those BrassCraft faux stainless braided lines?
Jan 17, 2011 · I bought 'em thinking they are stainless steel. First glance, you won't know it. They're made for toilets, faucets as well as water heaters.
Z max vs Stainless Steel Joist Hangers - Contractor Talk
Sep 17, 2013 · Z max vs Stainless Steel Joist Hangers Jump to Latest 16K views 18 replies 14 participants last post by jlsconstruction Sep 19, 2013