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A press indicator on Austec Press copper fitting

Press Indicators: Pressed Right, Sealed Tight!

11 March 2025
Press indicators are a simple yet important feature on copper press fittings. Found on Austec Press copper fittings, they give plumbers visual confirmation that a fitting is properly installed. The…

Is Your Tool Compatible with Austec Copper Press?

25 February 2025
Have you ever bought a copper press system only to find out you need special tools just to meet the manufacturer’s warranty requirements? It’s infuriating!   We know warranty requirements…
Dual water and gas copper press fittings from Austec

Water Fitting on Gas Line? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t – And the Solution!

11 February 2025
We all know there are plumbers out there installing copper gas fittings on water lines.We've even come across water fittings on gas lines! What's the difference, right? Well, the difference…

Benefits of Copper Within Residential Plumbing Systems

28 January 2025
Since the end of World War II copper has been the material of choice for residential plumbing systems around the world. We decided to take a quick dive into why…