Mueller Industries KH06002 Type K Copper Tube 2 Ft

Product Description

The MUELLER INDUSTRIES KH06002 is a Type K copper water tube manufactured from Grade C12200 phosphorus-deoxidized copper. It measures 2 feet in length with a 7/8-inch outside diameter, a 0.750-inch inside diameter, and a 0.065-inch wall thickness. Type K tube carries the heaviest wall thickness of the standard copper tube series, making it the preferred choice where added durability and pressure capacity are required. This tube weighs 0.641 pounds per foot and meets ASTM B88 and NSF 61G standards. It is handled and installed by licensed plumbers and pipefitters working on potable water systems and other fluid-handling applications.

This tube is suited for residential and commercial potable water distribution, underground service lines, and mechanical piping systems where Type K wall thickness is specified by code or engineering requirement. The 3/4-inch nominal size is a common diameter in main supply runs and branch lines throughout both new construction and retrofit projects. Its compliance with NSF 61G confirms suitability for contact with drinking water. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors regularly specify this tube when local codes or the installation environment call for the heavier-wall Type K designation.

Key Features

• Grade C12200 phosphorus-deoxidized copper resists corrosion in water service applications
• 0.065-inch wall thickness meets the Type K standard for maximum wall integrity in the standard copper tube series
• Compliant with ASTM B88 dimensional and material requirements for copper water tube
• NSF 61G listed for use in potable water systems
• 3/4-inch nominal size fits standard copper fittings, valves, and press connections
• 0.641 pounds per foot weight — useful for estimating material loads in system design

Compatibility

Designed as a Type K copper water tube for use with standard 3/4-inch copper fittings, solder-joint, press, or flared connections per ASTM B88 specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and applicable local codes. Shut off and depressurize the water system before cutting or joining tube. Use a sharp tube cutter and ream cut ends to restore full inside diameter before soldering, brazing, or making press connections. Do not over-bend or nick the tube wall, as deformation can compromise joint integrity and system pressure rating.