I ran common 1/2" copper water pipe when I plumbed my shop.

The only thing out of standard was the soldering. I used very course emery cloth to score the pipe in circles around the end and a battery terminal brush to score the insides of the fittings and elbows. By doing this the combination of scoring and solder form a grip almost like fine threads.

After 10 years of 125psi I still haven't had a single problem.

The large inside diameter of the pipe allows for great flow rates.

I have outlets throughout the shop, one near each door and one out through the back wall.

Best of luck.

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