 | Bernzomatic 19648 S4N1B Four-in-One Brush 1/2-Inch and 3/4-Inch
Buy new: $16.99 Handy little tool for cleaning 1/2" and 3/4" copper pipe. I prefer abrasive cloth for outside of copper but this tool is really handy for copper repairs
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 | William H. Harvey 095705 Abrasive Cloth
Buy new: $6.33 Abrasive cloth works great for sanding down the outside of copper pipes before fitting them together. Pick up a couple of rolls because once you use this stuff and see how easy it makes your job, you will wonder why you ever did plumbing without it!!
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 | Do-It/Oatey 301469 Do it H-205 Water Soluble Lead-free Paste Flux Kit
Buy new: $10.35 Soldering flux. This is a necessity to make your plumbing joints clean and watertight. Heat up the copper slightly before applying flux to remove all impurities.
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 | William H. Harvey 092333 Do it Acid Brush
Buy new: $1.67 Disposable flux acid brushes. Get plenty of these and you can just throw them away at the end of the day. These work great for applying flux to copper joints and they are small enough to get inside the pipe joints.
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 | Bernzomatic 7PC Pencil Torch Kit
Buy new: $39.99 I don't recommend propane. I like to use Mapp gas because it burns hotter and gets the job done faster, but if you just want a cheap propane for very light work, this is a good homeowners kit.
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 | BernzoMatic TS7000 019070 Trigger Start Adjustable/High Output Cast Aluminum Torch Head
Buy new: $51.19 Really good trigger on this torch head. Very sturdy and reliable
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 | The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Home Plumbing: Newly Expanded 3rd Edition by Editors of creative Publishing
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $2.61 Great book for homeowners!!
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 | Complete Plumbing (Stanley Complete) by Stanley
Buy used from: $2.43 I love Stanley books. They are always full of full color pictures. Many times I will use them to show a homeowner how the plumbing should look.
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 | Plumbing and Electricity: Home Improvement DVD
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $17.96 Great DVD that covers basic plumbing as well as some basic electrical instruction for homeowners.
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 | Plumbing a House (For Pros by Pros) by Peter Hemp
Buy used from: $8.99 Very informational especially if you are standing in the basement looking at the ceiling.
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 | For Pros by Pros Remodel Plumb by Rex Cauldwell
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.25 Another good resource for homeowners as well as remodelers and handymen. Covers lots of repairs and solutions for common problems.
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 | Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) by Carroll Smith
Buy used from: $49.97 Mark the fittings you need and take this book along when you go to the local Home Improvement store for plumbing parts. It will save you hours of time!!
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 | Basic Plumbing With Illustrations by Howard C. Massey
Buy new: $21.78 / Used from: $9.87 Another great book. Especially for people who are doing their own Basement finishing or remodeling.
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 | Basic Plumbing: A Guide to Solving Common Household Plumbing Problems (Ortho Video Series)
Buy used from: $3.95 Great plumbing instructions from the Ortho video series. Covers lots of repairs and explains basic plumbing operation.
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