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CPVC vs Copper Kerry L. 10-12-2009
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Posted by Ed Pawlowski on October 12, 2009, 10:34 pm



> I'm still wondering what metel is.
> --

Steal?



Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 12, 2009, 11:10 pm


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in message ...
> I'm still wondering what metel is.
> --

Steal?




Posted by Steve Barker on October 14, 2009, 1:36 pm


Doug Miller wrote:
> In article
>> The corrosion is from the mositure on the shut offs will happen on any
>> metel shut off.
>
> CPVC is plastic...

and plastic ball valves are junk. I've broken several playing with them
in the store. so the only option really is to use brass ball valves
with the plastic also.

Posted by Tony Hwang on October 13, 2009, 12:05 am


Kerry L. wrote:
> I'm going to be doing some plumbing, never worked with CPVC, and wanted
> opinions on it.
>
> Putting in a water softener. All plumbing will be on the cold supply side.
> I have existing copper 3/4".
>
> Will need 20' 3/4" line, 3 shut-offs, and various L's & T's & 90's.
>
> Wondering from anyone, about the shut offs of CPVC compared to copper. My
> existing copper shut offs tend to get corroded. Does CPVC hold up better
> than copper over long term?
>
> I've researched the CPVC vs Copper debate, but failed to find anything
> about the shut offs.
>
> I'm leaning towards CPVC, because I believe I can save a few bucks. But, is
> it worth it?
>
> Any other input appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
Hi,
Think PEX!

Posted by bob haller on October 13, 2009, 7:48 am


> Kerry L. wrote:
> > I'm going to be doing some plumbing, never worked with CPVC, and wanted
> > opinions on it.
> > Putting in a water softener. All plumbing will be on the cold supply si=
de.
> > I have existing copper 3/4".
> > Will need 20' 3/4" line, 3 shut-offs, and various L's & T's & 90's.
> > Wondering from anyone, about the shut offs of CPVC compared to copper. =
My
> > existing copper shut offs tend to get corroded. Does CPVC hold up bette=
r
> > than copper over long term?
> > I've researched the CPVC vs Copper debate, but failed to find anything
> > about the shut offs.
> > I'm leaning towards CPVC, because I believe I can save a few bucks. But=
, is
> > it worth it?
> > Any other input appreciated.
> > Thanks!
> Hi,
> Think PEX!- Hide quoted text -
> - Show quoted text -

and think BALL VALVES! which appear to last a lifetime. they dnt
corrode.

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