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Q&A - Double Flares - Short #225
In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question about double flares and their application in the HVAC/R industry.
Flare connections are common in certain types of equipment, and they connect the copper to the appliance. As a result, when we make a flare, our goal is to make it leak-free. A regular flare requires you to cut the copper, clean it, put the flare nut on, and make the flare with a flaring block (or a flaring tool). You can also put a little bit of oil on the flare cone to prevent galling. Modern power flaring tools are common nowadays, especially in…
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