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Step 1
Choose the grade of copper pipe that you wish to use.
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Step 2
Use the L grade of copper pipe for plumbing applications, especially inside walls of your house. The L grade of pipe is a heavier grade of pipe. It is also more expensive.
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Step 3
Pick the M grade of pipe for exterior applications. Because the M grade of copper pipe is thinner than the L grade, it works well for exterior applications, where a leak can be more easily accessed and repaired. The M grade of copper pipe works well when you use it to plumb fountains or other exterior applications.
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Step 4
Employ the M grade of pipe for works of art. Because the M grade of pipe is lighter, it is also less expensive for than the L grade of copper pipe, making it a great choice for use in art projects.
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Step 5
Let the application of the copper pipe determine which grade you will use. Because the price of copper has increased, you can save yourself money by using a lighter grade of copper pipe if you are not planning on doing interior plumbing.
