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Can copper pipes rust?

I‘m finding some oxidation from a leaking or sweating pipe fitting.

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235. i did it. the difference is the size of the tire. the 235 is wider and safer for the road. it last longer as well. the 235 is sort of a low profile type of tire.
the 225 is about half an inch shorter than the 235, you should be ok
Nope, that's why they use copper, it just oxidizes on the surface, whereas oxidation on steel and iron will actually eat away at the metal.
No, copper does not rust, but it will oxidize and turn green, especially if there is a leak. If you see green around a joint then you know it is leaking or has leaked at some point in time.
copper will not rust.green oxidation is from the flux used when soldering, this was not wiped clean. as long as there is no white scale,lime built up on a joint,there is no harm. just simply wipe away the green oxidation. best luck

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