Copper Tube Flare Fittings

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Copper tube flare fittings. A flared end of the copper tubing must make 45 degree angle all around and easily cover the face of the flare fitting. Tubing and piping flares are not interchangeable. First type k copper has the thickest wall with any given diameter compared to type l or m. Water service applications generally use a flare to iron pipe connection when connecting the copper tube to the main and or the meter.

Flaring allows you to connect tubes to each other or another kind of fitting. The most popular flaring tool for copper tubing is the bar type tool which include multiple bits to accommodate different pipe or tube sizes. Flare fittings works best for type k soft copper for two main reasons. When it comes to flared tube fittings grainger s got your back.

08 2 21 each set get it as soon as wed sep 23. Easy online ordering for the ones who get it done along with 24 7 customer service free technical support more. Due to their angled seat flare tube fittings can withstand higher pressures. Only 13 left in stock more on the way.

In addition copper tube used for fuel gas liquefied petroleum lp propane gas or natural gas may be joined utilizing flared brass fittings of single 45º flare type according to nfpa 54 ansi. Flare fittings on the end of copper tubing should provide a strong connection to a fixed point with a threaded nipple. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. And as always there is never a minimum purchase requirement.

Flare fittings have coned or flared ends either internal or external that align with flared tubing or matching flared fittings and they are secured using a flare nut producing a pressure resistant leak tight seal.