I was talking to the guy at Benner's about mine, as they were a thicker wall than what I am used to seeing. He said those were industrial, but the problem is still the fittings that are all thin. Well mine are not, they are old red brass, so those aren't an issue either. But the point is, the old copper pipes may be fine, but they tend to weaken over time as the water changes directions at 90's, and it can eventually "drill" a hole through. That's where they fail. Or so he said. I have found new copper fittings to be very thin and easy to bend. They don't make 'em like they used to...
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