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Why
are copper pipes used for water/hot water supply in American and
European countries?
Preservation
of natural and life environment is the chief concern of this century.
In America and Europe, the most environmentally advanced countries,
copper pipes are mainly used for water/hot water supply. Since
olden times copper pipes have been preferred over other metal
pipes because of its composition, durability and flexibility and
also as it is safe and hygienic in terms of the environment. We
aim at making the Japanese aware of this in order to secure a
safe water supply service beneficial to both man and environment.
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Above 80% |
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Above 30% |
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hesitate to use copper as it seems to be expensive |
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One
of the merits of copper is that it is economical. The misconception
of copper being expensive is disproved by the following graph.
On comparing the rates of other pipes, copper proves to cost lesser.
From these, copper is the most valuable metal and it can be easily
recycled too. Thus this metal adds value to the resources and
it helps to cut down cost too.
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Housing
water supply piping construction cost
comparative table |
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Copper
pipes! The fascinating qualities of copper are really baffling!
Because of its flexibility, copper is regularly used for making
pipes worldwide. It is easy to process and light too. Further,
its durability is also remarkable. As it doesn't resist water
flow, pipes with small diameter can be safely used. It is gaining
popularity in Europe too where the system of direct water supply
is prevalent. In Japan, which is an earthquake prone zone, the
concealed water pipes in the houses get easily damaged thereby
causing leakage. The Osaka-Kobe area, which is prone to intense
earthquakes, gives ample evidence of the durability of copper
pipes. They are suitable for cold areas too, where freezing is
a major setback. Thus because of its inherent nature, copper proves
to be an apt material for water/hot water supplying pipes.
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| Copper
pipes certainly facilitate construction |
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The
tools and processing needed for copper are simple and thus
can be constructed in a shorter time. |
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It is convenient to carry the light copper pipes. The coiled
copper pipes can be transported in light vans easily. |
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On
site cutting and construction is possible. And above all,
this can be executed by one person? |
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Threading
not needed. Can be safely executed indoors as the construction
is not noisy. |
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With
improvement in joining techniques, construction has been simplified. |
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Prefabrication
has made it more effective and economical! |
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