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THE COPPER TUBE HANDBOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................6

UNDERSTANDING COPPER TUBE
I. STANDARD TUBES...........................................................................................................................................8 Types of Copper Tube ...........................................................................................................................................8 Properties................................................................................................................................................................8 Identification ofCopper Tube ...............................................................................................................................8 SELECTING THE RIGHT TUBE FOR THE JOB ..........................................................................................9 Advantages of Copper Tube..................................................................................................................................9 Recommendations for Various Applications ........................................................................................................9 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION DATA ..........................................................................................................10 Pressure SystemSizing........................................................................................................................................10 Pressure Ratings and Burst Strength ...................................................................................................................12 Drainage Plumbing Systems................................................................................................................................12Copper Tube for Heating Systems ......................................................................................................................13 Ground Source Heat Pumps ................................................................................................................................14 Nonflammable Medical Gas Piping Systems.....................................................................................................14 Snow-Melting Systems........................................................................................................................................15 Irrigation and Agricultural Sprinkler Systems ....................................................................................................15 Solar Energy Systems..........................................................................................................................................15 General Considerations........................................................................................................................................16

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TECHNICAL DATA
TABLES: TABLE 1. Copper Tube: Types, Standards, Applications,Tempers, Lengths .................................................20
TABLE 2. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: 2a: Type K..........................................................................................................................................21 2b: TypeL..........................................................................................................................................21 2c: Type M.........................................................................................................................................22 2d: DWV............................................................................................................................................22 2e: ACR Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field...