The Lowe's store here was stocking Type L Hard 3/4" copper pipe 10' long for
$10. However, they only had one item in stock. I am guessing the demand for
construction material due to the recent hurricane will cause shortages and
higher prices.

"Tom Coates" wrote in message
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My Lowe's store sells two kinds of copper pipe. The less costly one is
harder, lighter and thinner. I began my antenna experients with the
huskier
stuff and after it bent, replaced it with the thin material, which is
holding up OK so far.

The thinner material seems to have about the same weight per foot as
aluminum. I'm using copper instead of aluminum because it is easier to
make
good electrical connections between the pieces.

Tom