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What water pipes are UV resistant?
Copper
Why is copper good for making better pipes and overhead cables?
It conducts heat and electricity very well. It is good in pipes for keeping the heat in the water.
How does copper conduct heat?
copper is a low resistant metal properties than other metal in saying copper is a strong metal.
Is copper heat resistant?
yes you heat it up unitl it turns red hope this didnt help
Why do you use copper pipes in houses?
For domestic water, drain lines, heat lines.
Why do copper pipes carry hot water corrode faster than pipes that carry cold water?
Heat speeds up chemical reactions. As corrosion is a chemical reaction, copper pipes at a higher temperature will corrode faster
Why is copper plumbing used in homes but not aluminum plumbing?
Copper is the metal used for plumbing in houses, there are many reasons behind it 1. Copper is the main metal for electrical wiring compare with aluminium. 2. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. 3. Copper is resistant to corrosion and very unreactive. Copper is malleable which makes it an ideal material for gas pipes and water pipes. 4. Copper is below hydrogen in the reactivity series and therefore it does not react with water. 5. Copper lead compounds in water are toxic. It was used for plumbing in the past time. For more information visit at: alliedallcityinc.com
Why is wiring made of copper?
wiring is made of copper because, it is a superconductor and super heat resistant. It also loss negligable amount of enegy.
Should copper pipes be insulated?
Insulating your copper pipes is a great idea. Insulating with foam will insure less heat loss which save energy and probably take a few bucks off your electricity bill.
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
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
