Copper Tubes Supports
| Size | Horizontal Run | Vertical Run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (mm) | (in) | (m) | (ft) | (m) | (ft) |
| 6 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2 | |
| 8 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 | |
| 10 | 3/8 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 5 | |
| 15 | 1/2 | 1.2 | 4 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 22 | 3/4 | 1.2 | 4 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 28 | 1 | 1.5 | 5 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 35 | 1 1/4 | 1.8 | 6 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 42 | 1 1/2 | 1.8 | 6 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 54 | 2 | 1.8 | 6 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 67 | 2 1/2 | 2.4 | 8 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 76 | 3 | 2.4 | 8 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 108 | 4 | 2.4 | 8 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 133 | 5 | 3.0 | 10 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 159 | 6 | 3.7 | 12 | 3.7 | 12 |
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).
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