whats types of copper pipes are there ?
the types of copper pipe used depends if you are using gas, water, or air. It is the pores in the copper pipe that can leak if the water type is used for gas. It is the molecules of each substance are a different size, that can escape in the wrong type of copper pipe. E.g a refrigerator using copper pipe for Freon has smaller pores then water pipe. If you would use copper refrigerator pipe for water pipe can can work, but it would cost a lot more. So,,,tighter the micoprosity (pores), the more costy the copper pipe is.
The most common types are K, L, and M. M and L are mostly used for residential piping. K is used in commercial applications. The walls of K are slightly thicker than L, and L is slightly thicker than M. The outside diameters are the same to allow for use of the same fittings. Hope this helps.
if you can afford type 'L' and plan on keeping the home forever and passing it on to your kids, then do it. if you are going to ever sell the home then go for type 'M'. Use 'L' if you have a recirculating system, and be sure to ream your cuts. Type 'M' will last just fine in a residential setting. even PEX will work fine. any piping installed properly will last decades. even galvanized steel pipes will last 50+ years.
the types of copper pipe used depends if you are using gas, water, or air. It is the pores in the copper pipe that can leak if the water type is used for gas. It is the molecules of each substance are a different size, that can escape in the wrong type of copper pipe. E.g a refrigerator using copper pipe for Freon has smaller pores then water pipe. If you would use copper refrigerator pipe for water pipe can can work, but it would cost a lot more. So,,,tighter the micoprosity (pores), the more costy the copper pipe is.
The most common types are K, L, and M. M and L are mostly used for residential piping. K is used in commercial applications. The walls of K are slightly thicker than L, and L is slightly thicker than M. The outside diameters are the same to allow for use of the same fittings. Hope this helps.
if you can afford type 'L' and plan on keeping the home forever and passing it on to your kids, then do it. if you are going to ever sell the home then go for type 'M'. Use 'L' if you have a recirculating system, and be sure to ream your cuts. Type 'M' will last just fine in a residential setting. even PEX will work fine. any piping installed properly will last decades. even galvanized steel pipes will last 50+ years.
