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Brad White
Brad White Member Posts: 2,399
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Copper is OK below the waterline but the cyclical stresses on copper may wrench it open at the joints. Copper "work hardens" and expansion/contraction is work.
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  • DS_2
    DS_2 Member Posts: 1
    Steam risers - threaded iron or copper pipes?

    What material is suitable for riser pipes in a two pipe steam radiator system? My contractor just replaced iron threaded riser pipes with copper and I was told by my plumber that the soddered joints will leak when the system gets hot.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    how did you?

    How did you get this contractor to do the copper pipings on your heating system? Its alway black iron pipes on steam system. For some, copper below water line..
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    how did you?

    How did you get this contractor to do the copper pipings on your heating system? Its alway black iron pipes on steam system. For some, copper below water line..
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