Handbook
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding Copper Tube
- 1. Standard Tubes
- 2. Selecting the Right Tube for the Job
- 3. Design and Installation Data
- Pressure System Sizing
- Pressure Ratings and Burst Strength
- Drainage Plumbing Systems
- Copper Tube for Heating Systems
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Nonflammable Medical Gas Piping Systems
- Medical Gas Copper Installation
- Snow Melting Systems
- Irrigation and Agricultural Sprinkler Systems
- Solar Energy Systems
- Copper-Iron Alloy Tube and Fittings for High Pressure HVAC/R Applications
- General Considerations
- Working with Copper Tube
- Technical Data
- 14. Tables and Figures
- Table 14.1. Copper Tube: Types, Standards, Applications, Tempers, Lengths
- Table 14.2a. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type K
- Table 14.2b. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type L
- Table 14.2c. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type M
- Table 14.2d. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: DWV (Drain, Waste and Vent)
- Table 14.2e. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: ACR (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service)
- Table 14.2f. Dimensons and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Medical Gas, K and L
- Table 14.3a. Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressures for Copper Tube: Type K*
- Table 14.3b. Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: Type L*
- Table 14.3c. Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: Type M*
- Table 14.3d. Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: DWV*
- Table 14.3e. Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: ACR*** (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service)
- Table 14.4a. Pressure-Temperature Ratings of Soldered and Brazed Joints
- Table 14.4b. Pressure-Temperature Ratings of No-flame Joints
- Table 14.5. Actual Burst Pressures,1 Types K, L and M Copper Water Tube, psi at Room Temperature
- Table 14.6. Pressure Loss of Water Due to Friction in Types K, L and M Copper Tube (psi per linear foot of tube) (Part 1: ¼ through 2)
- Table 14.6. Pressure Loss of Water Due to Friction in Types K, L and M Copper Tube (psi per linear foot of tube) (Part 2: 2½ through 12)
- Table 14.7. Pressure Loss in Fittings and Valves Expressed as Equivalent Length of Tube, feet
- Table 14.7a. Pressure Loss in HVACR Elbows Expressed as Equivalent Length of Tube, feet
- Table 14.8. Radii of Coiled Expansion Loops and Developed Lengths of Expansion Offsets
- Table 14.9. Dimensions of Solder Joint Ends for Wrought (W) and Cast (C) Pressure Fittings, inches
- Table 14.10. Solder Requirements for Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, length in inches*
- Table 14.11. Typical Brazing Filler Metal Consumption
- Table 14.12. Filler Metals for Brazing
- Figure 14.1. Collapse Pressure of Copper Tube, Types K, L and M
- Figure 14.2. Expansion vs. Temperature Change for Copper Tube
- Figure 14.3 Coiled Expansion Loops and Expansion Offsets
- Figure 14.4. Selected Pressure Fittings
- Figure 14.5. Dimensions of Solder Joint Fitting Ends
- Figure 14.6. Melting Temperature Ranges for Copper and Copper Alloys, Brazing Filler Metals, Brazing Flux and Solders
- Figure 14.7. Brazing Flux Recommendations
- 14. Tables and Figures
Soldering Preparation
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Fluxing & Soldering Techniques
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Soldering and Brazing Copper Alloy
Flanges
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above or click the following link: https://www.
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joints/cth_6soljts_solder.html.
Soldering of No-Lead Copper Alloy
Fittings, Valves & Components
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above or click the following link: https://www.
copper.org/applications/plumbing/cth/soldered-
joints/cth_6soljts_solder.html.
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7. SOLDERED JOINTS