Exposed Plumbing Pipes

• Due to its overall strength and durability, Type L copper tubing is often used in areas in which plumbing pipes are exposed to the elements of the outdoors, such as connecting to water mains.
  
  

Gas Lines

• Type L copper tubing is often used in interior gas lines. This particular type of tubing is not likely to leak or erode easily, making it a very safe choice for gas lines.
  
  

Interior Plumbing

• Plumbing inside and throughout buildings often requires the use of Type L copper tubing. Type L copper tubing is among the easiest types to install in new buildings.
  
  

Heating

• Used in both traditional heating lines as well as panel heating, Type L copper tubing is chosen for heating purposes because of its reliability and ease of use.
  
  

Steam and Oil Lines

• Type L copper tubing is commonly used in both steam and oil lines because of its durability and the fact that it is not likely to erode.