Questions and Answers for Everbilt 3/8 in. x 20 ft. Soft Copper Refrigeration Coil Tubing

A:  This type of tubing is rated for pressures over 800 PSI, so it should be able to handle the flow either direction between the heat pump and the air handler, although its diameter is large enough to suggest it be used for the high temperature return to the heat pump. The main issue with using this tubing for one (or both) side(s) of the line pair is that it is not insulated. If you were to wrap it with closed cell pipe insulation, it should be suitable for this use. Please verify whether the code in your area requires a licensed professional to fill the system with refrigerant.

A:  Hey dave, for a professional installation like this we recommend checking local code to see if this is allowed or not. We hope this helps with your purchase.

A:  This tubing can be used for domestic hot water distribution through the walls or to an appliance, but it is a bit big for a dishwasher, and a bit small for a sink and a dishwasher. If you are thinking about using this tubing to run from the stop valve to the dishwasher itself, again, this tubing can do that duty. But using braided supply line (SKU #1001274429 for the kit) is often easier, because the hose is much more flexible.

A:  HI David 1949, this piping has been designed specifically for gas purposes. We recommend checking local codes to see what is required for your project needs. We hope this helps with your purchase.

A:  Hi Marty, without knowing the material of the coil pipe you are joining to it's difficult for us to know what you need. We recommend checking your local codes to see what is proscribed for joining to this copper coil. We hope this helps with your project.

A:  I'm assuming that you are referring to Industrial Pipe Thread (IPT or just PT). Using a brass fitting (known as a reducer) which has compression fittings both sides could work, but HD doesn't list this fitting on HD.com. Alternately, depending on the temperatures and pressures in your application, you might use a "bite" connector (SKU # 1002429610) to join these tubes, or you could sweat (solder) them together using a coupler fitting (SKU #181957). The solder connection allows for higher pressures and temperatures.

A:  No, this model is rated up to 150°F and boiling water is 212°F.

A:  I have used it for diesel without any problems.

A:  Yes. It can also be used for gas fireplaces.

A:  I'd call my local LP utility/provider to be sure. I've only seen black iron pipe, coated aluminum (flex) tubing, or rubber tubing used to transport gas but haven't had any experience with larger LP gas tanks. While copper is easy to work with it's also easily damaged (kinked/cracked/dented) if handled improperly. Might be best to hand this off to a pro.

A:  Short answer: NO. Long answer: Even though this tubing should be able to handle the pressures associated with an LPG system (up to 250 PSI upstream of the main regulator, and 11 WC (inches water column) downstream), this tubing may NOT be used for LPG/propane/natural gas applications, because it is not hardened copper. This tubing is intentionally annealed so as to be soft and flexible in routing the high and low pressure lines between the compressor and orifice in a refrigeration system (HVAC or large capacity systems for a walk-in freezer, for example). The lines in a cooling system are protected from access and hazard by cowls or the like, and a leak is unfortunate (and usually costly), but not combustible. In fuel gas systems, the tubing is much stronger and more rigid, because even a small leak can have disastrous results of explosion or fire. The copper tubing used for fuel gas systems should be rated for that use, because of the dangers involved in ANY leak.

A:  Hi cfaz, yes you can use this to run water to your refrigerator. We hope this helps with your purchase decision.

A:  Absolutely.

A:  No, this product does not come in 100’ rolls.

A:  Weight per foot , my guess is just 5 or 6 oz's

A:  According to the listed product weight of 2.68 pounds for a 20 foot package, this tubing would be a little over 2 ounces per foot, but that might including the packaging, so it is far from exact. Sorry. This weight to length ratio is approximately the same for the 50 foot package, as well, so it might be only the copper.

A:  This product resists 836 PSI and 150 degrees.

A:  I would think so ,but shark bite connections and their plastic lines work even better

A:  Because this product is not rated with a "hardness", it won't pass inspection as an approved application when used for distribution of potable water. Also, its content of lead or residual phosphorus (from the copper purification process) is unknown, and so using it for drinking water is possibly unsafe. Unfortunately, we just don't know. Sorry.