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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