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Applications and Maintenance of Copper Pipes, Tubes and more

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This Blog will explain the applications of different types of copper products such as copper pipes, copper pipe couplings etc, and will also show how to maintain them to ensure the best performance. Copper Pipes: Description -  Copper piping is a tube-like material made from copper, a red-brown metal with the chemical symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is used to convey water, gas, oil or other fluid from one location to another. Applications  -  Helps deliver clean, safe domestic water, hot as well as cold, for drinking. Helps deliver water for various potable as well as non-potable uses, like washing clothes and hair, cleaning cars / bikes / motorcycles, etc, watering plants, flushing toilets, and cooking meals / making coffee. Maintenance -  For the most part, copper pipes require more monitoring than maintenance. Installing pipes and fittings correctly is key. As is ensuring acidic water isn't corroding the inside of the pipes, like acid reflux. Maintain your cop...

Types of Copper Fittings and The Best Manufacturer of Copper Fittings

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  In this Blog, we will explore the types of Copper Fittings. But first, let’s see what Copper Fittings are. What are Copper Fittings? Copper pipe fittings are a durable and long-lasting way of connecting lengths of copper pipe together. Copper is easier to work with than other metals and has a variety of qualities that make it the perfect choice for plumbing and heating systems: It is corrosion resistant, so will not rust. It conducts heat really well. It has antimicrobial properties that help protect systems from bacteria. So, using copper pipe fittings ensures that the joins between pipes are just as good as the rest of your pipework. Now that we’ve seen what Copper Fittings are, let’s delve into the types of Copper Fittings. Copper Fittings - Types: Copper Fittings Tee:  A tee, the most common pipe fitting, combines or divides fluid flow. Tees can connect pipes of different diameters, change the direction of a pipe run, or both. Available in various materials, sizes and fi...