IMG_1587.jpgUpdate: These copper pipes are horribly out of tolerance from one to the next. I had to go up one size to 3/8" nuts because some were falling into the pipe instead of wedging in. I bet there is 1/16" diameter variation and literally 50% wall thickness variation from one to the next. The 3/8" actually flare the pipe. They are harder to get in, but zero chance they will fail under tension since they flare the pipe on the way in. They seat firmly that way. I bought some self-etching primer and will prime and then paint white. Love the copper look, but it will surely tarnish and will turn the white curtains black. Also not interested in clear coating and worrying about clear coat not adhering.
Last edited by Malcolm Schweizer; 07-03-2017 at 5:16 PM.