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The most common size is the BSP-G thread. This is the British Standard Pipe – Gas. This is on virtually every espresso machine the standard, except for some brands such as Bezzera which use also metric thread sizes. But that is not common.

Repairing a pin hole in the copper by brazing it could be a option and does work from time to time. But we advice to make a new one. If you are able to braze copper tubing you are also able to make a new tube for your espresso machine.

Yes they are safe to use in espresso machines. The material brass is made of Copper, Zinc and a small percentage of lead. This is in the brass to make the machining process easier.