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*Do: use vise | |||
*Do: when no vise, use vise grips for easier hold on one side | |||
*Don't: vise grip on soft metals | |||
*Do: Holding main body while turning on aluminum, copper, brass, or thin pipes | *Do: Holding main body while turning on aluminum, copper, brass, or thin pipes | ||
*Don't: use only a single wrench to turn soft metals | *Don't: use only a single wrench to turn soft metals | ||
*No thread tape on flare or compression fittings | *No thread tape on flare or compression fittings | ||
*Yes: thread tape on NPT tubing | *Yes: thread tape on NPT tubing | ||
*Torque: use torque wrench | |||
*Do: understand torque numeracy | |||
*Do or don't use Nylog (see [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1afDDwz787SSNj6d5uG-yHVArPGqkCv6XRpPAgOUG8nM/edit#slide=id.g1081aa4f324_0_28] at [[Senville Aura]]). | |||
=Advanced= | |||
*Do: use oil traps on HVAC equipment - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK4sV2V60QI] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:08, 23 December 2021
- Do: use vise
- Do: when no vise, use vise grips for easier hold on one side
- Don't: vise grip on soft metals
- Do: Holding main body while turning on aluminum, copper, brass, or thin pipes
- Don't: use only a single wrench to turn soft metals
- No thread tape on flare or compression fittings
- Yes: thread tape on NPT tubing
- Torque: use torque wrench
- Do: understand torque numeracy
- Do or don't use Nylog (see [1] at Senville Aura).
Advanced
- Do: use oil traps on HVAC equipment - [2]