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Press Indicators: Pressed Right, Sealed Tight!
11 March 2025Press 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 2025Have 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…
Water Fitting on Gas Line? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t – And the Solution!
11 February 2025We 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 2025Since 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…