Compare Quick Connect with Soldered Fittings

Soldered and Push Connect ® Fittings for Copper Pipe

The differences between Quick Push Connect ® ProBite ® Plumbing Fittings and soldering make two extremely different ways of connecting pipe. The time difference alone from soldered to quick connect translate from hours to minutes.

Although soldering was a very common way of connecting piping, it can be a very messy and difficult procedure. With ProBite ® Push Connect ® fittings, it makes any project large or small a very quick process especially when compared to soldering. The process of soldering includes having a soldering iron or flame and solder to melt the metals and join the fitting and copper pipe. This will make a permanent connection between the fitting and pipe and can be a very difficult process when working in tight quarters and where heat should not be used (pressurized pipes).

The Benefits of Quick Connect Technology over Soldering

ProBite ® Quick Connect Fittings do not require any open flame or soldering to make a leak free copper pipe connection. This makes it easier for those tough to get at places and you don't need to worry about damaging other surrounding pipes.

Differences Between Soldered and Push Connect ® Fittings:

• Soldering makes a permanent formed connection that must be cut out and discarded if removal is desired. ProBite ® quick fitting technology is installed without any tools that are required for soldering which makes the process cheaper and easier.
  
  
• Soldering is extremely difficult to work with in tight areas like under a cabinet or behind a toilet. The heat required to solder can also be damaging to walls or surrounding pipes, especially if any of those pipes are pressurized.
  
  
• ProBite’s push fitting technology creates a permanent seal in seconds, with NO experience, special skills, or understanding of soldering techniques. Simply push-to-connect for a permanent seal and you are done.