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Copper is used as it is a very unreactive metal and it does not oxidise easily. it will not rust and is in more advanced terms non ferrous.
It is also preferred by plumbers as it is easy to manufacture and shape as it is a soft metal
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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 a metal used in hot water pipes?
Copper
Which elements are used to make water pipes?
Copper pipes are now most commonly used in plumbing. Lead pipes were used long ago, and the word plumbing is derived from the Latin word for lead (plumbum). Iron pipes were used until relatively inexpensive copper pipes became readily available during the twentieth century.
What causes electrolysis in plumbing?
Electrolysis in plumbing affects the copper pipes used. If electrical wiring is installed too closely to copper water pipes, the electrical current running through the wiring charges to copper piping combined with the water and its properties causes electrolysis in the copper water pipes thereby weakening them.
Why is copper used to make water pipes?
Copper has several redeeming qualities. It last long, does not rust, and won't grow bacteria. It also does not interact with water, making it good for pipes.
What is coppers reactivity with water?
Copper has extremely low reactivity with water which is why it is used to make water pipes.
Is copper used to make electric wires and water pipes?
Because at one time copper was plentiful and cheap. This is no longer the case and new plastics are taking the place of many copper pipes.
What is the metal for water pipes?
Copper
What materials are used for incoming water pipes in residential plumbing?
Copper or plastic piping
What water pipes are UV resistant?
Copper
Where are copper water pipes used in houses?
Copper pipes are used for plumbing. They are usually in interior walls or the basement. Typically, at least here in the North east, you would try to keep them out of exterior walls to keep them from freezing.
