Question about copper pipe, elbows & sleeves

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Question about copper pipe, elbows & sleeves

Postby pennypicker » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:52 pm

I am curious to know what is metal composition of your standard 1/2" & 3/4" residential copper pipe and fittings. Are they 100% copper? Don.
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Re: Question about copper pipe, elbows & sleeves

Postby hobo finds » Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:42 pm

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Re: Question about copper pipe, elbows & sleeves

Postby pennypicker » Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:51 am

Many thanks to member (hobo finds) for the great link. Just another reason why I'm glad I discovered and joined this board days ago....
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