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Posted by JIMMIE on October 17, 2009, 3:21 am
> >PEX was also harder
> > to find than CPVC or copper. While availability has improved in recent
> > years, it's still harder to find the parts and tools.
> PEX can be bought at most Home Depots. Ours up the street will RENT you t=
he
> crimper for $ 10/day
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Posted by Kerry L. on October 14, 2009, 8:59 pm
> My recommendation is to use metal valves and anchoring them to a solid
> surface. You can then transition to whatever piping you prefer to use.
After looking at the savings of using CPVC, I wouldn't be saving a whole
lot for my size project. Went out in the garage, seen I have plenty of 3/4"
copper pipe & enough fittings for my entire job. The only thing is I have
to buy is 3 valves.
Oh well, it was interesting finding out what everyone has to say about
CPVC. I did notice while looking at CPVC, the ID appears smaller than
copper, haven't looked that up. If so, I would probably lose some pressure.
Thanks for your input.
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Posted by Bob F on October 15, 2009, 12:28 am
Kerry L. wrote:
>> My recommendation is to use metal valves and anchoring them to a
>> solid surface. You can then transition to whatever piping you prefer
>> to use.
> After looking at the savings of using CPVC, I wouldn't be saving a
> whole lot for my size project. Went out in the garage, seen I have
> plenty of 3/4" copper pipe & enough fittings for my entire job. The
> only thing is I have to buy is 3 valves.
> Oh well, it was interesting finding out what everyone has to say about
> CPVC. I did notice while looking at CPVC, the ID appears smaller than
> copper, haven't looked that up. If so, I would probably lose some
> pressure.
You can always go up a size.
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Posted by Steve Barker on October 14, 2009, 1:35 pm
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!
>
>
>
Even if you go with the cpvc, you'll still want to use the brass ball
valves. So that's not a consideration. You might just as well learn to
sweat copper, (i'm guessing you don't know how yet) and do it up right.
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> > to find than CPVC or copper. While availability has improved in recent
> > years, it's still harder to find the parts and tools.