Code of Practice

We have compiled a Plumbing Code of Practice which is intended for use by architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and any other professionals involved with designing of water reticulation and plumbing systems, and includes technical information pertinent to best practice installations, including specifications, preparation and jointing techniques as well as testing methods.

Data Sheet

Copper Tubing Africa is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of copper tubing and related products in South Africa, suited for use in a variety of applications. Due to the technical nature of our products and their intended uses, care must be taken to ensure that it is used correctly. We have therefore decided to make our technical data sheet available for download. If you have any queries that are not covered in the following sheet, please contact us.

FAQ

Do you have questions regarding copper tubing or the use of copper for certain applications? Then you’ve come to the right place! With extensive knowledge on copper, and the uses and benefits thereof, Copper Tubing Africa is in a unique position to answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If you don’t get the answers you’re looking for on this page, then send us an email! As one of the leading copper producing companies, we’re always happy to help and will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

This is a natural occurrence in copper and is referred to as oxidisation. The actual green colouration is called a patina. Though this is a natural occurrence, it has become highly fashionable and many people actually try to accelerate the process.

Copper is the material of choice in a number of applications, including domestic plumbing. Since it is impermeable and biostatic, contaminants can’t penetrate it, making it beneficial for your family’s health. Copper also inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria.

Copper can withstand extreme conditions in terms of pressure and temperature without fail.

Not at all. An added benefit of copper is that all tubing and fittings are universally compatible. You could literally solder fittings and tubes from any manufacturer in order to repair or extend your system.

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Training

Copper Tubing Africa cares about your after-purchase experience which is why we offer comprehensive training programmes to ensure that industry professionals fully understand our copper tubing products and their uses in various applications. We do this either through Training Seminars or Mobile Roadshows where we visit your site, wherever in the country you are, and present training with our mobile technical training units.

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