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A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant fire safety risks, with three different types of plastic pipe all completely burning in under ten minutes.  Plastic pipes release dangerous amounts of smoke and toxic gases when burned, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide. The tests also revealed that hydrogen cyanide was released from multi-layer composite pipes when burning for just eight...

With the UK experiencing increasingly warmer summers and more frequent heatwaves, we’re equally seeing more air conditioning units installed in both commercial and residential spaces. As the demand for air conditioning continues to increase, so too will the demand for copper pipes. Copper is a trusted and reliable material that air conditioning installers have been using for many years and, not only that, it’s also infinitely recyclable – making it a sustainable alternative to...