UK Copper Board Website The UK Copper Board - this site explains why copper is the best material for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems. Free literature for professional and student plumbers. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/ Why choose copper pipe and fittings for plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler installations? 10 good reasons that copper continues to dominate the market for pipe and fittings for heating, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whatsnew.shtml Education - support for plumbing students and lecturers Details of educational resources for plumbing colleges - students and lecturers. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education.shtml Copper Club for professional and student plumbers The Copper Club is a loyalty scheme for profesionals and students using copper pipe and fittings. It provides up to date information on developments in copper plumbing, heating and fire sprinklers. Members receive a welcome pack containing the essential reference guide http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/copperclub.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers.shtml High quality copper systems for the self build market UK Copper Board runs a campaign to inform self-builders of the importance of specifying copper for their plumbing and heating installations. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild.shtml Literature - essential reference material for professional and student plumbers Details of free literature available from UK Copper Board to download or to order. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature.shtml How to contact the UK Copper Board How to contact the UK Copper Board for information on copper plumbing, heating and fire sprinklers. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/contact.shtml
10goodreasons	Technical Help How to contact the UK Copper Board for technical advice http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/contact/techhelp.shtml 'Young Plumber of the Year' competition - Photos of National Final 2007 'Young Plumber of the Year' Competition - Photos of National Final 2007 http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/ypoy/ypoyphotos07.shtml Installation Tips Contents List List of topics covered by Installation Tips manual including links to PDFs http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/tipslist.shtml Installation Tip - Flame-free Jointing Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/flame-free-jointing.pdf 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_1.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_2.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_3.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_4.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_5.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_6.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_7.shtml
Commercial	Copper life safety fire sprinkler systems Introduction to domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/domestic/domsprinklers.shtml
Contact	Cost Comparison Publication Introduction to Installation Tips - UK Copper Board technical manual on plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/costcomparison.shtml Downloads PDFs of publications, brochures, leaflets from the UK Copper Board on plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/downloads.shtml Request Form Literature request form http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/contact/feedback.shtml Contact details for UK Copper Board Contact details for UK Copper Board http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/contact/address.shtml
Copper And Technology	Copper and Technology http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/webcasts/copper-and-technology/index.html
Copperclub	'Make the Right Start' CD Introduction to the UK Copper Board 'Make the Right Start' CD http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/cdrom.shtml 'Make the Next Step' CPD Introduction to the 'Make the Next Step' CPD module http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/nextstep.shtml
Domestic	Copper Club Application Form Copper Club Application Form http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/copperclub/app_form.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_8.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_9.shtml
Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems	Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/webcasts/domestic-fire-sprinkler-systems/index.html
Education	Coming up Forthcoming events and news http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whatsnew/comingup.shtml Plumbing colleges Links to colleges offering plumbing courses http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/colleges.shtml Copper plumbing training Useful information on training and links to training organisations http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/training.shtml Copper Club Reasons for joining the Copper Club http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/copperclub/whyjoin.shtml 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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons_10.shtml British Standard BS 9251 Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems Introduction to BS 9251, the domestic fire sprinkler standard http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/domestic/BS9251.shtml Studley Green Housing Association Residential Sprinkler Project Introduction to the large scale fire sprinkler project at Studley Green http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/domestic/studleygreen.shtml PHIA Rogue Trainers Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/phia-rogue-trainers.pdf
Faqs	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. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/10goodreasons/10goodreasons.shtml Plumbing colleges Links to colleges offering plumbing courses http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/collegelist.shtml 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire A few questions on plumbing design and installation http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/quest.shtml Answers to 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire Answers to 'Test your Knowledge' questionnaire http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/answers.shtml How long has copper plumbing been used? First instances of copper plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs1.shtml What are the maximum working pressures for copper tubing? Method of calculation of maximum working pressure for copper pipe. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs2.shtml What are the benefits of flame-free jointing techniques The benefits of flame-free jointing techniques. http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs3.shtml What are the recommended maximum fixing intervals for copper tube supports? The recommended maximum fixing intervals for copper tube supports http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs4.shtml What are the weights and carrying capacity of copper tubes The weights and carrying capacity of copper tubes http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs5.shtml Installing plastics coated copper tubing Brief description of how to install plastics coated copper tube http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs6.shtml
Installation Tips	St Helen's Master Class Report on the St Helen's Master Class http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/sthelens.shtml What is the best way to bend copper tube? Brief description of how to bend copper tube http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs7.shtml What is degreased copper tube? Brief description of copper tube for medical gases http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs8.shtml Why do self builders choose copper for their own building systems? Results of research showing reasons why self builders choose copper http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs9.shtml Bending Copper Tubes - Setting out for Spring Loading Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Bending-spring-loading.pdf Bending Copper Tubes - by machine Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Bending-machine.pdf Cabling Soft Copper Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Cabling-soft-copper.pdf Component Connections Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Component-connections.pdf Copper Oil Pipelines Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/copper-oil-pipelines.pdf Domestic Gas Pipework - Planning and Pipe Sizing Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Domestic-gas-planning-and-sizing.pdf Domestic Gas Pipework - Installation and Testing Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Domestic-gas-installation-testing.pdf Domestic Sprinkler Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Domestic-sprinkler-systems.pdf EN Standards for Copper Tube and Fittings Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/EN-Standards.pdf Fixing Copper Tube Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Fixing-copper-tube.pdf Flushing and Disinfection of Hot and Cold Water Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Flushing-and-disinfection.pdf Fluxes and Solders Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Fluxes-and-solders.pdf Insulation against Frost and Heat Gain - Water Bylaw Requirements Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Insulation-and-Bylaw-requirements.pdf Jointing Copper to Dissimilar Materials Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Jointing-to-dissimilar-materials.pdf Jointing of Copper Tubes - Capillary Joints Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Jointing-capillary.pdf Jointing Copper Tubes - Compression Joints Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Jointing-compression.pdf Legionella and Copper Plumbing Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Legionella-and-copper-plumbing.pdf Copper in Medical Gases and Vacuum Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Medical-gases.pdf Pipe Freezing Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Pipe-freezing.pdf Pipe Sizing for Hot and Cold Water - Basic Principles Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Pipe-sizing-basic-principles.pdf Pipe Sizing for Hot and Cold Water - Tabulation Method Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Pipe-sizing-tabulation-method.pdf Planning and Positioning of Pipework Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Planning-positioning-pipework.pdf Plastics Covered and Chrome-plated Copper Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Plastics-covered-and-chrome-plated-copper.pdf Pressure Testing Piping Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Pressure-testing-piping-systems.pdf Copper for Refrigeration Pipelines Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Refrigeration-pipelines.pdf Copper in Small Bore Heating Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Small-bore-heating-systems.pdf Copper for Steam-Condense Pipelines Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Steam-condense-pipelines.pdf Guide to the Suitability of Copper with Various Chemicals Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Guide-to-suitability-with-chemicals.pdf Systematic Installation of Copper to Save Money - Basic Principles Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Save-money-basics.pdf
Literature	Copper Matters Newsletter - Spring 2006 Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whatsnew/pdfs/Copper-Matters-Newsletter-Spring-2006.pdf Site Map http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sitemap.html Copper for Self-build projects The reasons self builders choose copper http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild.shtml Wolverhampton Master Class Report on the Wolverhampton Master Class http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/wolverhampton.shtml
Masterclass	Plumbing colleges Links to colleges offering plumbing courses http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/webcasts.shtml Useful links Links to copper industry and various plumbing organisation websites http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/contact/links.shtml Flame-free jointing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/webcasts/flame-free-jointing/index.html Systematic Installation of Copper to Save Money - Installation Method Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Save-money-installation-method.pdf Underground Copper Water Services Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Underground-services.pdf Roger Bisby Brief biography of Roger Bisby http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/bisby.shtml
Pdfs	'Young Plumber of the Year' competition 'Young Plumber of the Year' Competition http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/ypoy/ypoy.shtml Ian Puddick Brief biography of Ian Puddick http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/puddick.shtml St Helen's Master Class - Photos St Helen's Master Class - photos of the event http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/sthelensphotos.shtml Comparison of Copper and Steel Pipework Costs in Non-domestic Installations - 2007 Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/pub-805-copper-versus-steel-costs-2007.pdf 'Join the Copper Club' Poster Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/copperclub/pdfs/poster_lo.pdf Commercial sprinkler infor http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/commercial/pdfs/EN12845%20info.pdf Self-Build plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/pub-802-self-build.pdf Copper - The Modern Solution plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/pub-808-copper-the-modern-solution.pdf Copper Tubes in Domestic Heating Systems plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/pub-150-copper-tubes-in-domestic-heating-systems.pdf Flame-Free Systems plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/pub-801-flame-free-systems.pdf Copper Residential Sprinkler Systems for LifeSafety & Property Protection plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/domestic/pdfs/pub-147-copper-residential-sprinkler-systems-for-life-safety.pdf
Public	Installation Tips Introduction to Installation Tips - UK Copper Board technical manual on plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/tips.shtml Disclaimer Website disclaimer http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/public/disclaimer.shtml
Selfbuild	Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Introduction to copper commercial fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/sprinklers/commercial/commsprinklers.shtml What do self builders look for when selecting materials? Results of attitude research http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild2.shtml Results of self-build research Results of self-build research http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild3.shtml Copper - the modern solution for self builders The benefits to self builders through using copper http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild4.shtml What do professionals and self builders say about copper? Comments from professionals and self builders on the use of copper http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild5.shtml Get the right advice How to contact UK Copper Board for advice http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/selfbuild/selfbuild6.shtml 'Young Plumber of the Year' competition UK Copper Board 'Young Plumber of the Year' competition http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/skillbuild/skillbuild.shtml Making music with copper Making music with copper http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whatsnew/makingmusic.shtml Copper Pressure Piping Systems Plumbing http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/literature/pdfs/Installation-Tips/Pressure-piping-systems.pdf
Whatsnew	Frequently answered questions Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on copper plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler systems http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whycopper/faqs/faqs.shtml News Latest news from the UK Copper Board http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/whatsnew/news.shtml
Ypoy	Master Class Introduction to the UK Copper Board's Master Class http://www.ukcopperboard.co.uk/education/masterclass/masterclass.shtml