Where is Cerro Copper pipe made?

East St Louis IL USA
For over 80 years, Cerro Flow Products LLC has manufactured best in class copper tubing in East St Louis IL USA. Providing high-quality products for industrial needs, including refrigeration, HVAC, and more.

How is ACR copper sizes?

Available sizes ranging from 1/8” to 8-1/8” in outside diameter Streamline® Nitrogenized® ACR Copper Tube is pressurized with nitrogen to provide maximum protection against the formation of harmful oxides normally formed during brazing operations.

In what temper is ACR copper tube available?

ACR Straight Tube is mainly used for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. ACR Straight Tube is usually supplied in the hard and half hard temper, annealed temper is also available if requested.

What is the difference between ACR and Type L copper?

Type L copper is typically sold in straight lengths. ACR tubing is typically sold in a coil. Identify whether there are rubber or plastic caps on the end of the tubing. ACR is designed to be sold with no moisture inside the tube.

What does ACR stand for in copper?

Copper tube for air-conditioning and refrigeration field service (ACR) is designated by actual outside diameter.

Can you bend ACR copper?

It is possible to physically bend drawn general purpose (H58) tubing, but the result is not acceptable. Bending H58 is not recommended by the tubing manufactures. Only Soft Anneal (O60) or Light Drawn (H55) should be used when field bending ACR Type L or Type K copper tube.

What grade of copper is not suitable for bending?

R290 – Hard tempered, thin-walled and unsuitable for bending. Figure 1: Marking out for a 90º spring bend.

Why do copper pipes go green?

Patina, or the greenish colour that appears on copper pipes, happens from oxidation. Oxidation is common on copper when it is exposed to water and air over time. While this oxidized layer is not harmful, it does cause the copper to become corroded.

What is difference between type L and Type M copper?

Type K is the heaviest. Type L is medium weight and used most often for water lines in homes. Type M is thinner and is used underground or for light domestic water lines if local codes allow.

Can you bend 1 inch copper pipe?

While copper is soft, it’s not soft enough to bend smoothly and perfectly on its own. Bending copper pipe without special methods or tools usually results in pipe collapse. Instead of a continuous curve, the pipe will crimp and fold at the intended bend point. For crafting, it’s generally not the look you want.

How long should copper pipes last?

70 to 80 years
Brass, cast iron, and galvanized steel have a life span of 80 to 100 years, copper lasts 70 to 80 years, and PVC piping only survives for 24 to 45 years. In most new construction, this is seldom a problem, but if you live in an old home you might want to see what pipe material your house has.