Copper tubes in domestic HVAC&R coolers?
Copper tubes in domestic HVAC&R coolers?
(OP)
With the very high prices for copper ($6800/ton), and aluminium now at around ($2400/ton), what are the prospects for tubing to change in the condensers & evaporators used in domestic air-conditioning units?
I know of some research using aluminium multiport tubes, but I'm not quite sure how far they have come. I'd really value input from folks in the HVAC&R industry.
Des Aubery...
(adTherm Technology - www.adthermtech.com )
I know of some research using aluminium multiport tubes, but I'm not quite sure how far they have come. I'd really value input from folks in the HVAC&R industry.
Des Aubery...
(adTherm Technology - www.adthermtech.com )





RE: Copper tubes in domestic HVAC&R coolers?
RE: Copper tubes in domestic HVAC&R coolers?
>>> I suspect the warrenty issues hurt the manufacturers.
Could you perhaps elaborate a little more on this, please. Why should there be warranty issues with aluminium tubes?
Des Aubery...
(adTherm Technology - adthermtech dot com - des@adthermtech dot com)
RE: Copper tubes in domestic HVAC&R coolers?
What I'm thinking of here is the typical automotive aluminum condenser, & why it can't be used in domestic refrigeration applications.
Des Aubery...
(adTherm Technology)