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Home » Blogs » What is the difference between soldering and ProPress?
If you are a plumber or homeowner or have a decent amount of experience in plumbing, then you must be aware of the ongoing debate about which one is better: soldering or ProPress. Soldering and ProPress are both two different ways of welding & joining the pipe. The former uses high heat to join two different metals whereas, ProPress only uses pressure to join pipes and other fittings.
Both of them have their strong points and both of them have their drawbacks. Before making an informed decision about which one is better, you need to be informed about both. So this article will talk you through both their strong suits and their drawbacks to help you get an overview of what you want to stick with.
Soldering dates back to over 3000 years. So, many welders consider this as an art form. Soldering is a method of welding two metals together using a filler metal. Using a filler metal with a high melting point it joins two metals that have a lower melting point.
Many plumbers like putting in work and watching their craft take shape the way they want it to. Other than this sentimental attachment to soldering, many prefer this method of joining metals because of its reliability and longevity
ProPress is an innovative way of welding that has many plumbers by clutch. It is a mechanical way of joining two pipes or any fixtures. ProPress is easy to use and does not require you to hold a certificate of use. Many new generation trade person & welders prefer this over traditional soldering because of its versatility, speed, and simplicity.
There are some reasons why plumbers would not make the switch. It could be because of the high cost of switching. But, it has changed the plumbing industry and significantly impacted welding.
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Here is the table with detail to brief the difference between pro press and soldering.