What's New
Copper Solar Thermal Systems
The UK Copper Board’s new publication outlines the methodology for the design and installation of copper solar thermal systems. The publication includes an introduction to the concept of the solar thermal system, the types of solar collectors available, the major components in a typical solar thermal system, how to install copper pipework and the sizing of the installation, the collectors and storage cylinders.
With the possibility of the working fluid reaching temperatures in excess of 200oC copper is the ideal pipework material. The usual copper tube sizes are used, so it is easy to connect the pipework in to the hot water system. The same copper tube that is used for hot and cold water and central heating can be used for solar thermal systems, so you only need to carry one pipework material on your van for all domestic pipework applications.
Wallchart on Copper Tube Bending
Following on from the great success of the first set of copper wallcharts, the UK Copper Board has now produced a second set, focussed on the art of tube bending. Keeping it simple, the wallcharts cover how to pull simple 90 degree bends, second bends and off-sets by using machine benders. The wallcharts will be sent out to all of the plumbing lecturers currently on our database. Further copies can be requested by contacting us at copperboard@copperdev.co.uk. A pdf version of the wallcharts is available on this website for you to print out your own copies to use as handouts.
Copper Pipework Services in Modern Buildings - A Specifier's Guide
This publication, aimed at material specifiers, details the many reasons why copper is the number one material for pipework services. In addition to the information on copper tube and fittings, there is environmental information on copper, its sustainability and recyclability.
Kills germs fast! - An article written by Celia Matthews of HIP! Magazine after seeing a presentation regarding antimicrobial copper at the 2009 Annual Bathroom Conference. It discusses the use of uncoated copper alloy products for bathroom and medical applications to help combat the threat of modern 'superbugs'.
Pipe sizing wallchart for colleges - Responding to demand from plumbing lecturers, the UK Copper Board has produced a copper plumbing wallchart detailing essential information on copper tube and fittings, specially designed to meet the needs of modern plumbing students. The wallchart comes in the form of two A1-sized posters. The first describes copper tube sizes and copper and copper alloy fitting types, as well as providing a comprehensive step-by-step guide to completing a capillary soldered joint. The second features the information and steps required to carry out plumbing pipework sizing. The wallchart is aimed specifically at colleges teaching City and Guilds plumbing courses, and copies can be obtained by contacting the UK Copper Board at copperboard@copperdev.co.uk.
New webcasts - providing information on copper tube and fittings for plumbing, heating and fire sprinklers in a new, easily digestible format. Generally around ten to fifteen minutes long, they can be viewed on the web, or downloaded for presentation in a classroom or personal viewing at any time.
SkillPLUMB 2011 - Follow the link to find out the winners of the regional heats and national final.
Copper Matters Newsletter - Autumn 2011
Copper Matters Newsletter - Summer 2011
Copper Matters Newsletter - Spring 2011
Copper Matters Newsletter - Winter 2010