14. Technical Data

Tables and Figures

  • Table 14.1 Copper Tube: Types, Standards, Applications, Tempers, Lengths
  • Table 14.2a Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type K
  • Table 14.2b Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type L
  • Table 14.2c Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Type M
  • Table 14.2d Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: DWV (Drain, Waste and Vent)
  • Table 14.2e Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: ACR (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service)
  • Table 14.2f Dimensions and Physical Characteristics of Copper Tube: Medical Gas, K and L
  • Table 14.3a Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressures for Copper Tube: Type K
  • Table 14.3b Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: Type L
  • Table 14.3c Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: Type M
  • Table 14.3d Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: DWV
  • Table 14.3e Calculated Rated Internal Working Pressure for Copper Tube: ACR
  • Table 14.4a Pressure-Temperature Ratings of Soldered and Brazed Joints
  • Table 14.4b Pressure-Temperature Ratings of No-flame Joints
  • Table 14.5 Actual Burst Pressures, Types K, L and M Copper Water Tube, psi at Room Temperature
  • Table 14.6: Part 1 (¼ through 2) Pressure Loss of Water Due to Friction in Types K, L and M Copper Tube (psi per linear foot of tube)
  • Table 14.6: Part 2 (2½ through 12) Pressure Loss of Water Due to Friction in Types K, L and M Copper Tube (psi per linear foot of tube)
  • Table 14.7 Pressure Loss in Fittings and Valves Expressed as Equivalent Length of Tube
  • Table 14.7a Pressure Loss in HVACR Elbows Expressed as Equivalent Length of Tube
  • Table 14.8 Radii of Coiled Expansion Loops and Developed Lengths of Expansion Offsets
  • Table 14.9 Dimensions of Solder Joint Ends for Wrought (W) and Cast (C) Pressure Fittings, inches
  • Table 14.10 Solder Requirements for Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, length in inches
  • Table 14.11 Typical Brazing Filler Metal Consumption
  • Table 14.12 Filler Metals for Brazing
  • Figure 14.1Collapse Pressure of Copper Tube, Types K, L and M
  • Figure 14.2 Expansion vs. Temperature Change for Copper Tube
  • Figure 14.3 Coiled Expansion Loops and Expansion Offsets
  • Figure 14.4 Selected Pressure Fittings
  • Figure 14.5 Dimensions of Solder Joint Fitting Ends
  • Figure 14.6 Melting Temperature Ranges for Copper and Copper Alloys, Brazing Filler Metals, Brazing Flux and Solders
  • Figure 14.7 Brazing Flux Recommendations