• Copper is by far the world’s most preferred choice for plumbing tube material.
  • Copper has been used continuously in piping for over 2000 years.
  • Copper tube offers versatility and performance like no other plumbing material. Plumbing systems can be fabricated at the site, due to copper’s flexibility.
  • Only copper permits on-site fabrication without affecting system performance and quality.
  • Copper tubes have a large margin of safety which allows them to withstand pressure and temperature peaks.
  • Copper tube is impervious to leached petrochemicals or solvents that may be present in the ground or used as cleaning agents and pesticides.
  • For water distribution and fire sprinkler systems, copper tube’s internal corrosion resistance results in superior flow capacity with significant savings in installed costs.

 

The advantages of copper plumbing tube for water delivery include the following:

  • Ease of installation
  • Ease of joining and manipulation (bending)
  • Ease of fabrication
  • High strength
  • High ductility
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Suitability for potable waters
  • Potential as a bactericide
  • Availability in a range of sizes compatible with fittings