 
Gas companies in the USA and Europe have used copper fuel gas
piping for over 30 years. In the mid 1980s, Canada approved
the use of copper tube for interior natural gas systems.
The main advantages of using copper in fuel gas piping include
flexibility, ease of bending, compact sizing, ease of joining,
resistance to corrosion, and availability in lengths up to 30
meters (100 feet), with longer lengths available upon request.
Safety is enhanced since the long lengths of tube reduce the
number of joints in the system. With careful planning, all of
the joints that would typically be located in walls, floors,
and ceilings with steel pipe may be eliminated by using copper
pipe.
Installing a copper system requires smaller and fewer tools
and is much cleaner than the treaded steel alternative.
In single dwellings, a copper installation is less expensive
than steel pipe. In multi-unit buildings, copper gas systems
can compete successfully with electricity used for heating and
cooling air, heating water, and cooking ranges, whereas threaded
pipe is not competitive.
All of these factors lead to an easier, less time consuming
installation and lower costs. |
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