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Q: What would cause copper pipes in a house to turn black?
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Why are copper pipes painted black?

Copper pipes will turn black if the cold water running through them constantly condenses. You will see this happen most often during the summer months.


Why are pipes painted black?

I think copper pipes are painted black because, the black paint helps absorb e.g. sun light therefore passing the heat energy trough the copper pipe...i think


What are copper pipes used for?

Copper pipes are used to insulate electricity because the electrical current can not pass through the softer of all the metals. The copper pipes can be found in electrical appliances such as television tubes and computer CRT. Around the house, copper tubing can be found in the circuitry of the circuit breaker that is usually located in garage or a shed to a house or an apartment.


How much do copper pipes pay?

Depends. Are you selling pipes acquired legally, or were they stolen from someone's vacant house, like mine were in the house I'm selling?


Where is copper pipes used in houses?

Under ground to everywhere in the house plumbing ( everywhere )


What is around the house that is copper?

Copper wiring is used in homes. Sometimes copper pipes. Some cooking pans are made of copper and sometimes decorative items in the kitchen are made of copper.


Are copper pipes the best?

Copper pipes will last the longest. anonymous@oola.com


Why is copper used for water pipes?

Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes


Why is copper used for hot water pipes?

Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes


What is the Composition of copper pipes?

Copper 99%


Are copper pipes a compound?

No, copper is a metallic element.


When should you use joint compound on copper pipes?

=== === By the way I doubt very seriously your using copper pipes your using copper TUBING