UNDERSTANDING COPPER TUBE

I. Standard Tubes
Types of Copper Tube
Properties
Identification of Copper Tube

II. Selecting the Right Tube for the Job
Advantages of Copper Tube
Recommendations for Various Applications

III. 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 Systems
Snow-Melting Systems
Irrigation and Agricultural Sprinkler Systems
Solar Energy Systems
General Considerations

WORKING WITH COPPER TUBE

IV. Bending
General Considerations

V. Joining
Introduction
Fittings
Solders
Fluxes

VI. Soldered Joints
Introduction
Measuring and Cutting
Reaming
Cleaning
Applying Flux
Assembly and Support
Heating
Applying Solder
Cleaning and Cooling
Testing

VII. Brazed Joints
Introduction
Brazing Filler Metals
Fluxes
Assembly
Applying Heat and Brazing
Horizontal and Vertical Joints
Removing Residue
General Hints and Suggestions
Testing
Purging

VIII. Flared Joints
Flared Joints

IX. Additional Joining Methods
General Information

APPENDIX:
Organizations Listing

TECHNICAL DATA
Index of Tables
Index of Figures