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What are the different types of copper pipe? where can i use every type and why?

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Question added by Hany fayz
Date Posted: 2015/06/15
magdy abd al nour
by magdy abd al nour , HVAC Site manger , First United Co.

i know3 (type K) and (type L) and (type M)--Some project  (type L) is required .

Hasan Riaz
by Hasan Riaz , Mechanical Engineer , Saudi Bin Ladin Group (Hamad International Airport)

Types of Copper pipes and their uses are as follows:

1. Type K: Generally used for high pressure refrigerant tubes in condenser and evaporator

2. Type L: Used for hydronic chilled water piping in supply and return

3. Type M: Used for Low pressure plumbing applications

4. Type DMV: For sewer and drainage applications

Muhammad Yusuf Ali
by Muhammad Yusuf Ali , Sr.Mechanical Engineer , Saudi Electricity Company

Hard and soft copper pipes used in HVAC DX system for Gas and Liquid Lines. It can also be used Plumbing system for Hot water supply.

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