Copper is one of the most important materials for hydronics. It’s also one of the most important materials for many manufacturing sectors, and it’s growing in importance all the time. Contractors and the manufacturers who supply them have been dealing with a jump in copper prices this past year. It could be a sign of things to come.
Copper is considered a “base” metal, meaning it’s common and inexpensive, as compared with precious metals like gold and silver. That description of copper is fairly outdated. Copper has become such a key industrial component that some refer to it as “Dr. Copper” because its price acts as a leading economic indicator.