PEERLESS PLUMBING: Materials

Standard Project Specifications
for Materials

All type "L" hard copper, American made by Cerro, Halstead Metal Products, or Reading
All fittings are copper, brass, or bronze of the highest quality American made
Brass ball valves are Nibco, Elkhart, or equivalent
Angle stops are chrome plated brass 1/4 turn made by Brasscraft, Eastman, or equivalent
Stainless steel braided supply lines (threaded) made by Brasscraft or equivalent
Earthquake straps for water heaters will be provided and installed, if required
Pipe insulation will be Thermocell or Rubatex, closed cell foam
Copper straps are used to secure copper tubing to structural material
Nylon or felt isolators will be used to prevent pipe noise
Non-corrosive flux will be used for all solder joints
Silver based lead-free solder

Type "L" copper piping
We use thicker copper piping an required by law for durability and strength.

Ball valve shut-offs
Superior to typical shut-off valves. Ball valves turn on and off with only one-quarter of a turn.

Stainless steel supply tubing
Stainless steel will last a life time, unlike plastic tubing most-often used.

Insulated hot lines
Insulating all the hot water pipes help retain heat in the hot water lines

Pressure-balancing
tub/shower valves
Designed to eliminate fluctuations and/or bursts of either hot or cold water in your tub and shower.

Call Peerless Plumbing today and enjoy all the pleasures of copper!

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