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Type K has a thicker wall than type L. Type K is usually used underground and type L is used in Commercial buildings. Type M is usually used in Residential Buildings.

M tubing is very thin and in decent codes it is not allowed except for possibly heating.

L tubing is used for water supply ABOVE ground for both residential and commercial

K tubing having the heaviest wall thickness of copper TUBING is used for under ground applications

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