copper pipes
Metallic water tubes
Copper pipes are tubes made of copper used in plumbing and heating systems.
Copper resists corrosion and conducts heat well, making it a traditional choice for water supply lines and radiator systems.
The house still has its original copper pipes from the 1950s.
Increasingly replaced by cheaper plastic alternatives in new construction.
- fittingsAttached functional components
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- pipe wrenchAdjustable gripping tool for tubes
- brazingFiller-metal bonding process
- patinaSurface film from aging
HVAC systems · soldering · solder joint · conductivity · radiant heating · flux · tensile strength · water supply lines · cold water · hot water heater · malleability · ductility · valves · verdigris · corrosion resistance · oxidation · thermal expansion · antimicrobial
- Tap Watertap water, drinking fountains, faucet, faucets, water supply
- plumbingvalves, fittings, faucets, drains, pipe
- Steampunkgears, cogs, brass goggles, airship, dirigible
- underground infrastructureunderground storage, conduits, power cables, water mains, gas lines
- architectural metalworksteel beams, wrought iron, structural steel, metal frames, handrails
- architectural salvageold windows, reclaimed wood, stained glass, corbels, pediments
pipe material
copper pipesplastic pipes
PVC pipes · plastic tubing · iron pipes · lead pipes · cast iron pipes