mackei23b
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 09:09 AM |
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Help - Coolant and Fuel Pipe
Hi there
I am trying to source some 10mm diameter copper fuel pipe and some 32mm diameter copper pipe for the coolant.
I know some have used aluminium tube for the cooling, but I would prefer copper so that I can silver solder a couple of T pipes for the oil cooler and
header tank.
Have you used copper pipe for your build, if so could you recommend any suppliers.
Many thanks in advance.
Cheers
Ian
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nick205
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 09:24 AM |
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I'd start with your local plumbing merchants for copper pipe. Common sizes I've come across are Ø8mm (micro-bore), Ø10mm, Ø15mm and
Ø22mm. I think you can get Ø32/34mm, but wouldn't swear to it.
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indykid
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 09:37 AM |
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use 28mm copper, and solder ring fittings.
with the swage for the solder ring, you'll not get much closer to a 32mm end with a nice pipe securing lip.
tom
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 11:07 AM |
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I agree, 28mm should be fine, anyway, that's what I'm using. I machined up some ends out of brass to suit the 32mm rubber tube i.d. For
the smaller tube you could put a single flare or solder on an olive.
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TangoMan
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 02:47 PM |
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10mm Copper on a roll from plumbers merchants. Used for Central Heating.
32mm I sourced some ally tube and some stainless tube of eBay. The stainless (as recommended on here) was hoover pipe. Is is polished so looks very
good as was a about £2.00 for a 500mm length.
The ally ismore substantial but will allow me to have takeoff welded in for the smaller hoses.
Summer's here!!!!
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