Why Copper?
Copper is a tried and tested material - used since Roman times. It has excellent anti-bacterial qualities. On test, after 7 days of immersion in water, 80% of stainless steel and plastics were coated in a biofilm, while copper showed little or no biofilm. Biofilms are harbingers of E.coli 0157 and other microbiological bugs and pose a significant threat to human health.
In a recent article Copper is called the Vital Element of
Life - “Copper could be more important to the health of an unborn baby than
folic acid, giving up smoking or abstaining from alcohol, say scientists.
Trace amounts of copper are present in all body tissues. It is needed to
process oxygen, generate energy in cells, allow the nervous system to transmit
signals, grow blood vessels and develop skin, tendons and hair.”
Copper has been used for good reason over the years and continues to be
the best and safest material for hot water storage.
The following link is an article posted on the website of Southampton University
which we think will be of interest.
Southampton
University Website
Copper Development
Agency - more information on Copper and its benefits.
Uncomplicated Quality and Value
Copper Cylinder Manufacturers
"Good for the environment, good for the consumer. Copper and its alloys have been a part of renewable and other "green" energy systems for many years."
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