Can Two Copper Pipes Touch?

Can Two Copper Pipes Touch?

Neither of those two pipes will "move" so there is absolutely no problem with them touching. Soldering them together would also be acceptable.

How close can copper pipes be?

Example - Support of Copper Tube

The maximum distance between the horizontal supports of a 1" (28 mm) copper tube is 5 ft (1.5 m).

Can hot and cold pipes touch?

Hot and cold PEX water lines run through the same hole in a stud wall. ... This is not a typical installation; both pipes should have their own holes to pass through the framing.

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