Copper tube in buildings publication revised

Copper Development Association have just issued a revision of the popular 'Copper tube in buildings', publication 88, first produced in 1991.

Copper Development Association have just issued a revision of the popular 'Copper tube in buildings', publication 88, first produced in 1991.

This publication gives installers of copper pipework systems comprehensive information on: - European Standards for copper tube and fittings - Pressure losses in copper pipework - Thermal expansion of copper - Dissimilar metal contact - Copper in contact with building materials and various fluids, including household products - Suitability of copper with various chemicals - Cutting, annealing and bending of copper tube - Jointing by capillary, compression, push-fit and press-fit fittings - Installation of copper pipework; location, fixings, accommodation of expansion and pipework in screed.

With over sixty years proven performance copper remains the most specified domestic plumbing and heating pipework material in the UK.

Recent times have seen the introduction of new types of fittings, (push-fit and press-fit), and new applications for pipework, (residential fire sprinkler systems).

Publication 88 brings together technical information that will enable installers to use copper to its maximum performance.

Copies of the CDA publication 88 are available free of charge from Copper Development Association.

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