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Posted by on August 1, 2006, 11:26 pm
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>texacana@gmail.com wrote:
>> I realize that PVC and PEX are different, it just that I am using this
>> for the first time and wasnt sure how most people did it. I have 3/4
>> PVC from the meter to the chase going through my slab. Would I make
>> the connection in the attic? Or do people run PEX all the way to the
>> meter? This house in the South with Slab foundation and no basement.
>>
>
>I think most people here are not familiar with construction in climates
>where the ground never freezes.
>
>You have an inspection panel behind your bathtub or shower mixing valve,
>right? Can you put a little manifold at each bathroom behind that panel
>to reduce the number of long runs? Then another near the water softener
>or water heater or wherever to supply the utility room and kitchen.
>
>What kind of connectors are you planning on using? Those crimping tools
>are expensive, but maybe you only need two. There's also at least one
>crimpless PEX system.
>
>Best regards,
>Bob
I'm just curious. Why do people spend the money for the tools to use
those crimps? Then you cant take them apart when needed. Why not
just use hose clamps. Hose clamps are inexpensive and can be easily
removed. The tools and crimps might be cost effective for plumbers,
but not for a homeowner wanting to do his own plumbing.
I personally would not use any plastic types of pipes in my house, for
permanent water supply plumbing, but I am probably just old fashioned.
I use copper only. But it seems this PEX is the latest fad in
plumbing, so I thought I'd ask.
Another question. I like PVC for drainage pipes. Is that also being
replaced with PEX?
Mark
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