Nicopp Can Of Worms...

I was about to purchase this (see photo) and before I hit "send" the "material" caught my attention. It states "Steel Zinc+Copper Nickel" so I read the next line which states that it is copper and nickel plated. Being a newbie to this subject I thought I would ask people more in the know... is this sneaky way of selling an inferior product or is all "nicopp" plated steel? My gut tells me that this is a "fine print" trap I avoided and that nicopp is a solid substance from which the tubing is made, not plated.

Along those lines (no pun intended), can anyone recommend good vendor for a small run of nicopp tubing? Looking for about six feet (in 1/4 inch)? Can do more to prepare for the "next" project. Thanks all!

 

My assumption would be that that is the right stuff. The rest of the description lends itself to the correct product.

The ‘surface finish’ is probably just a default question on their form and they had to say something.

 

I don't use anything but the nicopp line. I also use SS flare nuts.

 

You can buy it in several lengths at your Flaps.
Here's an example my local Advance carries in stock:https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...2/22190250-P?searchTerm=1/4"+nicop+brake+line

 

I think your assumption is correct. Here is a advertisement for a 1/4" tubing kit. Not exactly
what you are looking for but read the material description. Quite a bit different than the link you show.

Ags CNC-425 $32.03 NiCopp Nickel/Copper Brake Line Tubing Coil, 1/4 x 25', CNC-425 | Zoro.com

 

https://surrauto.com/kits/automotive-fluid-tubing/

This is the brand I buy, usually in 25' Rolls.

 

Warning, Will Robinson! Warning!

I bought something inexpensive that I thought was nicopp, it looked coppery but it rusted in my shop and did not bend well. Fake nicop.

 

I believe inline tube sells them and you can buy assortments on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Fi...MV96595/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B01MV96595&psc=1
I bought an assortment of 3/16 and 1/4 a few years ago and don't recall from who exactly.

 

I would mention - "Nicopp" is a brand name that would seem to guarantee you get the desired alloy. Pretty sure "Cunifer" is another brand name for this stuff.

Check Amazon if you want a coil - returns will be much easier if it's misrepresented.
https://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Copper-Brake-Tubing-CNC-425/dp/B00A1WBWR2/ref=sr_1_11

Your local parts store should have a stick of Nicopp with fittings on both ends that's roughly 6' in length. As above, I have bought pre-made pieces at Advance.