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 45ยบ flare type according to nfpa 54 ansi.
Copper tube flare fittings.
Flare fittings works best for type k soft copper for two main reasons.
The most common seats for flare fittings are 30.
Due to their angled seat flare tube fittings can withstand higher pressures.
Flared ends tend to have an approximately conical shape.
First type k copper has the thickest wall with any given diameter compared to type l or m.
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.
Tubing and piping flares are not interchangeable.
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The most popular flaring tool for copper tubing is the bar type tool which include multiple bits to accommodate different pipe or tube sizes.
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Water service applications generally use a flare to iron pipe connection when connecting the copper tube to the main and or the meter.
A flared end of the copper tubing must make 45 degree angle all around and easily cover the face of the flare fitting.
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