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Copper straps
Author: ArthurPeabody (NM) Why use copper straps to hold pipe? What's wrong with galvanized or plastic?
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Author: bernabeu (SC) galvanized straps on copper tube are not a good idea - think 'galvanic action' plastic straps are weaker than metal straps therefor: copper (probably plated) straps on copper tube ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638 Edited 1 times.
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Author: packy (MA) you wont find galvanized clips in copper tube sizes. only iron pipe sizes. i have no problem with plastic tube talons for copper tubing.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) tube talons = ok plastic straps = nfg ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Copper straps
Author: packy (MA) the beauty of tube talons is that they are cheap and you can use twice as many as metal clips and still be ahead of the game.
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