The AGA booth highlights copper tubing s low costs, flexibility and availability in long lengths. Copper tubing for gas distribution is covered in ASTM specifications B 837, B 88, and B 280.
Copper tubing is sufficiently flexible to be easily routed through confined spaces.
This makes copper both easier to install and extremely safe for gas-distribution systems. In multistory residences, copper tubing can make the installation cost of natural gas service competitive with that of electricity for heating, laundry and cooking applications. Copper tubing readily makes vertical subdivision more cost effective because it allows the gas utility to group individual meters without the cost and typical problems associated with piping in such compact configurations. For present gas consumers, copper tube offers maximum ease of installation when they wish to add gas equipment and appliances. For example, fuel gas can be supplied to fireplaces located virtually anywhere in a home quickly and economically without the difficulties associated with threaded pipe.