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Plumbing Copper Tube

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Plumbing Copper Tube

For nearly 70 years, Great Lakes Copper has been defining the standard for copper water systems.

Engineered to meet rigorous standards, evolving codes, and the demands of real-world installations, our plumbing copper tube solutions are precision-made to set the benchmark for performance in residential and commercial water systems, as well as industrial solutions.

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Applications

Designed for potable water distribution, municipal waterworks, and a variety of mechanical systems requiring dependable copper tubing.

Material

Precision manufactured from UNS C12200 alloy (99.9% pure copper) for proven durability, corrosion resistance, and antimicrobial properties.

Specifications

Each length is marked with a colour-coded print string indicating type, size, ASTM specification, and a permanent incise stamp for full traceability.

Types: Type L, Type M, Type K, DWV

Straight Lengths
Sizes: 3/8 inch OD to 4⅛ inch OD
Lengths: 10 ft, 12 ft, 20 ft

Coils
Sizes: 3/8 inch OD to 2⅛ inch OD
Lengths: 40 ft to 100 ft

Approvals & Certifications

  • ASTM B88 (Types L, K, M)
  • ASTM B306 (DWV)
  • NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G for drinking water safety
  • Independently certified by Intertek Testing Services
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EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY

Canada’s Only Fully Integrated Copper Tube Mill

Great Lakes Copper leverages advanced casting, extrusion, and drawing processes in Canada’s only fully integrated copper tube mills. This end-to-end control ensures unmatched dimensional accuracy, surface cleanliness, and defect rates operating at true Six Sigma levels. Each tube is eddy current tested and laser-verified, so you can specify with confidence.

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