I recently joined a plumbing apprenticeship, and I’m diving into pipe fitting this week. I’ve heard there are some newer techniques that can make the job a lot easier. Have any of you experienced plumbers found any tips or tricks that especially helped you with pipe fitting? I’d love to hear what works best.
And , I totally get that! When I was starting, I found that using rubber fittings instead of metal for tight spaces made a world of difference. They’re a bit more forgiving and can save on time, too.
I’ve found that marking your pipe measurements with a marker instead of just relying on your memory can save you a lot of headaches — like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole! @sreynolds, have you tried using any specific tools that help with accurate cuts?