Copper pipes and fittings are nothing new in the construction industry. Copper is a material that has a very wide range of applications in various types of installations: gas, refrigeration, oil, solar, air conditioning, fire protection, water supply and especially electrical (as a metal it is an excellent conductor). Copper owes this extensive application to the fact that it is one of the most durable materials used in installations.

Copper in installations - properties

Copper pipes in central heating systems must be insulated to prevent heat loss, but it is also an excellent material for heat exchangers. The commonly used material also has a very high melting point, which guarantees a long service life for the pipes.

Pipes made of copper are characterised by their smoothness - a low roughness coefficient - which reduces pressure losses and the risk of deposits forming inside the pipes. Copper - like other metals - is subject to corrosion, but it is more resistant to corrosion than other common metals in construction, which contributes to its widespread use in water installations (including drinking water). A huge advantage of copper is its bacteriostatic properties. This means bacteria do not develop on the inner walls of the pipes. Installations made of copper materials are durable. In addition, copper is resistant to UV radiation.

Copper tubes - characteristics

In addition to their excellent chemical and physical properties, copper pipes, fittings, fittings and other installation components are also characterised by their ability to be joined seamlessly and tightly. They have a relatively low weight. This makes them easy to install. Copper pipes can be joined in various ways:

• by means of compression fittings,
• by means of twist connectors,
• brazing,
• soft soldering.

Copper tubes can vary in hardness. As a result, each of the types listed below can be adapted to the application of interest. This is particularly important for heating installations. Three degrees of tube hardness should be mentioned in this context:

• hard - available commercially in sections, usually 3 or 5 m long, and 6-267 mm in diameter (the smaller ones are usually used for radiator central heating systems),
• semi-hard - their cross-sectional diameters range from 6 to 159 mm,
• recrystallised soft - popular for underfloor heating systems and are sold in coil form. Their diameters range from 6 to 54 mm and, thanks to their flexibility, it is possible to adapt their shape to demand and available space.

Copper plumbing - applications

The most common application for copper in various types of installations is of course electrical installations due to the excellent conductivity of the material. However, the purpose of copper is not limited to these installations. It is used in installations:

• gas,
• refrigeration,
• oil,
• solar,
• air conditioning,
• fire safety,
• water supply.

Copper is not only pipesbut also various fittings (inter alia. connectors, couplings, knees, tees), also offered among our range in the best quality.

Copper is a metal that owes its unique properties to its usefulness in various installations. It is therefore used not only in electrical installations, but also in heating, gas and water supply systems.