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Copper and MS piping

Refrigerant piping in copper and chilled water piping in MS, laid, tested and insulated.

Copper refrigerant linesBrazing under nitrogenMS chilled water piping
HVAC projects

Piping is the part of the system nobody sees, and every leak starts there. We braze copper under nitrogen, weld MS lines to drawing, pressure test every circuit and insulate it properly.

Scope of work

What is included

Copper refrigerant lines

Sized to the manufacturer's tables for the run length and capacity.

Brazing under nitrogen

Nitrogen flows through the pipe during brazing to keep the inside clean.

MS chilled water piping

Headers, risers and branch lines with valves and fittings.

Pressure testing

Each circuit is held under pressure and checked before it is insulated.

Insulation

Closed-cell insulation on refrigerant lines and proper lagging on chilled water lines.

Drain piping

Condensate drains laid to the right slope.

How we do it

Four steps from enquiry to handover

Route survey

Pipe routes, lengths and supports are planned around the structure and other services.

Fabrication and laying

Pipes are cut, brazed or welded, and laid on supports.

Pressure and leak testing

Every circuit is pressurised and checked for leaks.

Insulation and handover

Lines are insulated, labelled and handed over with the test record.

Two materials

Copper or MS?

Each carries a different fluid and is joined a different way.

CopperMS
CarriesRefrigerantChilled or condenser water
Used inSplit, ductable and VRV/VRF systemsCentral chilled water plants
Joined byBrazing or flaringWelding or flanges
Pressure tested withNitrogenWater
InsulatedAlong its full lengthOn chilled water lines
Where it is used

Typical applications

VRV/VRF systems

Long refrigerant runs with branch joints

Chilled water systems

MS headers and risers

Split and ductable units

Short copper runs done neatly

Plant rooms

Pump and equipment connections

No circuit leaves the site untested.

FAQ

Questions about Copper and MS piping

Why is copper brazed with nitrogen?

Heating copper in air forms scale inside the pipe, which later blocks filters and damages compressors. Flowing nitrogen through the pipe while brazing prevents it.

When is MS piping used?

Mild steel piping carries chilled water or condenser water in central plants. The refrigerant itself runs in copper.

Do you take piping-only work?

Yes. Piping can be a separate scope for owners and for other HVAC contractors.

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