Should I use type L or Type M copper pipe?

Should I use type L or Type M copper pipe?

Type L copper pipe is recommended where you need strength and protection. But for normal “in the wall” household plumbing, Type M copper pipe is just fine.

What is the difference between Type M and Type L copper pipe?

The Differences between Types L and M The key difference between types L and M is their pressure rating and wall thickness. The most common copper pipe sizes are ½ and ¾ inches. Type M ½ inch measures 0.028” in wall thickness whereas type L ½ inch measures 0.04” in wall thickness.

Which is stronger type L or Type M copper pipe?

Type K is the heaviest. Type L is medium weight and used most often for water lines in homes. Type M is thinner and is used underground or for light domestic water lines if local codes allow.

What is Type M copper pipe used for?

heating water services
Type M Copper Pipe: Type M copper pipe is thinner than both type K and L copper pipe. Sold in both rigid and flexible forms, Type M is used most commonly for heating water services and vacuum systems. It can be used with sweat, compression, and flare fittings.

Can you use Type M copper water?

While it isn’t often used in outdoor underground applications, Type M copper pipe is a perfect fit and plenty durable if you are looking to run a water system in your home. In fact, its affordable price point makes it the most popular copper pipe for domestic water systems. Best For: Domestic water lines.

Can you ProPress Type M copper?

ProPress® and ProPress XL (Copper) are safe, reliable and economical copper pipe installation systems that use modern cold press connection technology. Viega® ProPress fittings are for use with type K, L and M hard copper tubing from ½” to 4″ and soft copper tubing in ½” to 1¼” diameters.

Can you use copper M for compressed air?

Copper pipe is a common selection for sensitive compressed air systems and when correctly sized and connected is very durable and effective. Type M hard, type L hard and type K soft copper has a working pressure of 250 psig (17 bar).

Is L or M thicker copper?

Type L costs more than type M. Type L with its thicker walls weighs more and requires more copper, thereby costing more to manufacture and also to transport. Copper pipes of the same type and size all have the same outside diameter, which allows them to use the same fittings for connections.

Can I ProPress soft copper?

ProPress® and ProPress XL (Copper) are safe, reliable and economical copper pipe installation systems that use modern cold press connection technology . Viega® ProPress fittings are for use with type K, L and M hard copper tubing from ½” to 4″ and soft copper tubing in ½” to 1¼” diameters .

Can you use Type M copper for HVAC?

Just like type M, this type is available in hard drawn straight sections. This type of tubing is not used with HVAC refrigerants and may be seen as drains, water lines and minimal presssure applications. It is available hard and soft. The outer diameter(OD) is 1/8” larger than the inner diameter.