10 good reasons for using copper	10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Tried and tested 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Tried and tested. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Versatility 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - versatility. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Long lasting 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Long lasting. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Healthy and safe 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Healthy and safe. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Good value for money 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Good value for money. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Recyclable 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Recyclable. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Resists heat, corrosion, pressure and fire 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Resists heat, corrosion, pressure and fire. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Non-permeable 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Non-permeable. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Professional skills 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Professional skills. 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Industry support 10 good reasons for choosing copper for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems - Industry support.
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Education	Education - support for plumbing students and lecturers Details of educational resources for plumbing colleges - students and lecturers. SkillPLUMB 2008 Competition SkillPLUMB 2008 Competition Coming up Forthcoming events and news Copper plumbing training Useful information on training and links to training organisations 'Make the Right Start' CD Introduction to the UK Copper Board 'Make the Right Start' CD 'Make the Next Step' CPD Introduction to the 'Make the Next Step' CPD module PHIA Rogue Trainers Beware of plumbing courses that do not offer C&G NVQ qualifications. Plumbing colleges Links to colleges offering plumbing courses - by region 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire A few questions on plumbing design and installation Answers to 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire Answers to 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire
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Installation Tips	Installation Tips Contents List List of topics covered by Installation Tips manual including links to PDFs Solar Hot Water Systems An introduction to copper solar thermal systems. Describes the various solar collectors. Domestic Gas Pipework: Part 1 - Planning and Sizing Describes how to size pipes for domestic gas services, including a worked example. Domestic Gas Pipework: Part 2 - Installation and Testing Installation and testing of gas pipework services. Looks at jointing, pipes in screed and testing of pipework. Bending Copper Tubes - Setting out for Spring Loading How to set-out and bend copper tube using bending springs. Bending Copper Tubes - by machine How to set-out and bend copper tubes using bending machines. Cabling Soft Copper Installation of soft copper pipework systems. Annealed copper tube can be cabled through joists. Component Connections Connecting copper pipework to plumbing equipment such as valves, cisterns and tanks. Copper Oil Pipelines Description of copper pipelines for oil services. Copper Pressure Piping Systems Gives details of the requirements for pressure pipelines in copper. Looks at jointing using flanges. Domestic Gas Pipework - Parts 1 & 2 How to design and install domestic gas pipework. Includes a worked pipe-sizing example. Domestic Sprinkler Systems Gives a brief description of domestic fire sprinkler systems, with details from BS 9251. EN Standards for Copper Tube and Fittings Gives information on copper tube and fitting Standards and sizes. Shows how the European tube sizes relate to the old British Standard sizes. Fixing Copper Tube Describes the various ways to support and secure copper pipework, with details of hanger spacings. Installation Tip - Flame-free Jointing Gives details on how to joint copper pipework using flame-free fittings such as press and push-fit. Flushing and Disinfection of Hot and Cold Water Systems Gives details of the disinfecting proceedure for copper pipework systems, based on BS 6700, and the importance of flushing pipework on completion of the services. Fluxes and Solders Gives details of the fluxes and solders that should be used with copper pipework. Stresses the need to use lead-free solders with cold water services and the importance of removing flux residues. Insulation against Frost and Heat Gain - Water Bylaw Requirements Methods used to prevent water in copper pipework from freezing. Gives details of insulation for copper pipework. Jointing Copper to Dissimilar Materials Describes how to connect copper pipework to other pipework materials, avoiding potential problems. Jointing of Copper Tubes - Capillary Joints Describes how to make a capillary joint using end-feed and integral solder ring fittings. Jointing Copper Tubes - Compression Joints Describes how to make compression joints with copper pipework. Gives details of Type A and Type B compression fittings. Legionella and Copper Plumbing Describes how to avoid legionella problems in copper pipework services. Copper in Medical Gases and Vacuum Systems Gives details of the use of copper pipework for medical gas installations. Describes the installation, jointing, purging and testing. Pipe Freezing Describes how to use pipe-freezing equipement when making repairs or extensions to existing copper pipework. Pipe Sizing for Hot and Cold Water - Basic Principles Describes how to use 'loading units' and the pipe sizing charts in BS 6700 to correctly size copper pipework services. Pipe Sizing for Hot and Cold Water - Tabulation Method Gives a worked example of pipe sizing for copper water services using the charts from BS 6700. Planning and Positioning of Pipework Shows how to position pipework services in buildings, with examples of ducts and chases in floors. Plastics Covered and Chrome-plated Copper Gives details of how to joint plastic coated copper tube and chrome plated copper tube. Pressure Testing Piping Systems Describes how to pressure test copper pipework services. Copper for Refrigeration Pipelines Gives details of the use of copper pipework for refrigeration services. Copper in Small Bore Heating Systems Gives details of the use of small bore copper tube for heating systems. Copper for Steam-Condense Pipelines Describes the use of copper for steam pipework. Details brazing process. Guide to the Suitability of Copper with Various Chemicals Details of copper's reaction with various chemicals, shows which chemicals to avoid and which are OK. Systematic Installation of Copper to Save Money - Basic Principles Gives information on clipping distances, fitting allowances and shows how to set out pipework to follow the contours of a room. Systematic Installation of Copper to Save Money - Installation Method Shows how to plan and set-out pipework using isometric drawing techniques. Underground Copper Water Services Describes how to install copper pipeline services underground. Copper Residential Sprinkler Systems for LifeSafety & Property Protection plumbing
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News	What's new - latest news and developments Latest news, events, competitions and developments from the UK Copper Board on copper plumbing, heating and fire sprinklers. Copper Matters Newsletter - Autumn 2008 News and views from the copper industry - Autumn 2008 Installation Tips Introduction to Installation Tips - UK Copper Board technical manual on plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems Technical Help How to contact the UK Copper Board for technical advice News Latest news from the UK Copper Board Press Room Latest press releases on copper plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems, highlighting copper's benefits for durability, health and sustainability, from UK Copper Board Plumbing colleges Links to colleges offering plumbing courses Copper Matters Student Newsletter - Spring 2008 News and views from the copper industry - Spring 2008 PR741 Copper Contributes to the Green Olympics PR747 Copper Domestic Gas Pipe Sizing Webcast Plumbing
Sprinklers	Copper fire sprinkler systems - protect life and property Copper pipework can be used for both domestic and commercial fire sprinkler systems - an opportunity for plumbers to develop their business and take part in developing the UK market for these life safety systems. Here we explain both applications and the role copper has to play in saving lives and minimising property losses. Copper life safety fire sprinkler systems Introduction to domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Introduction to copper commercial fire sprinkler systems British Standard BS 9251 Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems Introduction to BS 9251, the domestic fire sprinkler standard Studley Green Housing Association Residential Sprinkler Project Introduction to the large scale fire sprinkler project at Studley Green Commercial sprinkler information Article describing the content of EN 12845, the European Standard for commercial fire sprinkler systems.
Sustainability	Sustainability Introduction to copper's role in sustainable building, including copper's recyclability without loss of properties Copper - for today, tomorrow and forever The role of copper in sustainble building and how copper benfits society.
Webcasts	Webcasts Narrated PowerPoint presentations that can be viewed on screen or projected on to whiteboards in classrooms Capillary Jointing Articulate - The leader in rapid e-learning and communications. Compression Jointing Articulate - The leader in rapid e-learning and communications. Flame-free jointing Domestic Gas Pipework - Pipe Sizing Articulate - The leader in rapid e-learning and communications. Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems Copper and Technology