When your water utility is in the process of installing new supply lines, the standard options typically involve fitted iron pipe, copper or a variety of plastic tubing options. However, copper tubing provides some of the best overall benefits in a wide range of circumstances, despite its overall cost. Here's a quick look at some of the many benefits your water utility can realize by using copper tubing for your supply lines.
Copper tubing is a wonderfully versatile substance. It comes in a wide range of hardnesses, strengths and sizes, making it adaptable to a wide range of situations. It's long lasting, virtually maintenance free, resistant to corrosion, easy to join in lengths and install, and has high levels of thermal conductivity. It's malleable and flexible, making it a great option when you have to deal with small levels of soil subsidence or difficult ground to work. It can be readily embedded in concrete without any issues and has been tested and used in a wide range of circumstances.
The resistance to corrosion is one of the best reasons for you should consider using copper tubing for supply lines. Unlike some metals, especially in harsh soil environments, they don't need to be coated on the outside like some pipes to prevent corrosion that can cause breaches in your supply lines. This same aspect means that unlike supply lines from fitted iron pipe, your water utility won't have issues with internal corrosion that can block pipes and lower water pressure, causing problems for your customers. In fact, copper pipes form a thin natural film on the inside of the pipe to protect the pipe against corrosion.
Let's talk durability. Because copper pipes last for such a long period of time, they've become a popular option for homeowners who don't want to have to worry about leaks behind walls or any number of other tough to repair situations. This makes copper tubing perfect for supply lines, as they last a long period of time. With the cost of replacing supply lines, the hassle that's involved and the repairs that are often required to fix the site after you're done with the replacement, isn't it better to use a more durable material that will maximize lifespan of your supply lines and minimize the impact on your water utility system and your customers.
By switching to copper tubing for your water utility's supply lines, you can enjoy these benefits for many years to come. But what if you're not quite certain that copper tubing is your best choice for your specific environmental conditions or situation. Fortunately, Team EJP is here to help. Please feel free to reach out to our experienced professionals today with any questions, for further details or to discover how we can help your water utility reach its farthest potential.
