In the Field Water Heater Service Call
When a customer complains about a noisy water heater, it can mean several things. Maybe it’s the popping of mineral deposits. Perhaps the burner is misfiring or the expansion tank is malfunctioning. But there’s more to a service call than just swapping parts. You have to evaluate the heater’s age, overall condition, and whether it’s […]
How Much Pressure Will QuickFitting Hold?
How Much Pressure Will QuickFitting Hold? That’s the question on every plumber’s mind when it comes to quick-connect fittings. In the trades, performance and reliability mean the difference between a job well done and a call-back for leaks. In this write-up, we’ll dive into an in-depth pressure test—pushing QuickFitting (and a competing push-to-connect brand) to […]
Push-to-Connect Fittings vs Soldering
Push-to-Connect Fittings vs Soldering is a question many plumbers and DIY enthusiasts face when installing or repairing copper piping. The process of cutting, cleaning, and heating copper for a solder joint is tried and true, but push-to-connect fittings—especially newer systems like QuickFitting—offer simple, tool-free assembly. Below is an in-depth look at how the two methods […]
