VENTRAL Copper Pipe Type M - Custom Size and Length 1/2" (0.50) 5FT Feet
PATIKIL 1" Male Adapter Fitting with C x M Connections, Copper Pipe Fittings with Sweat Solder x FNPT Connection Threaded Tubing Connector for Residential, Commercial
Type M copper for whole house repipe?
Do I have Type M or L copper?
Copper re-pipe type L/M
Type L vs M copper pipe?
I just had a 3rd plumber come out to give me an estimate to replace galvanized and he said they use type M copper. The other 2 said they use type L copper. I'm pretty sure type M isn't even allowed here (Chicago).
Do you think type M is fine for residential supply? He said they could do type L if I really want but it would be "probably $800 more.". He said M is fine and will last 50 years+. Still waiting for his overall quote to compare with the other 2, but I think he will be the lowest bid.
For what it's worth my whole basement is exposed ceiling (easy repairs), but it may be finished eventually.
The copper on the left is a 1/2 cut out I have from a new angle stop install. The copper on the right is 2’ stick of Type M copper I bought from Home Depot a few months ago. The cooper on the left looks much thicker, however, I took my cut out (on the left) into Home Depot to compare to actual Type L and it looks thinner and closer to the Type M on the shelf. Do I have Type L with some wear of the inner walls (it’s an old house) or do you think I have Type M but the piece I bought on the right is just extremely thin? Thank you!