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Replacing Galvinized Pipes with C-PVC Pipe? Tom 08-05-2008
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Posted by Tom on August 5, 2008, 7:42 am


Hi, my house has a leak in the hot water pipe going to the 2nd floor bath
tub. A plumber fixed the leak then the pipe started leaking in another
spot. The plumber wants to replace all the pipes in the bathroom with
C-PVC pipes. He told he's been using C-PVC for years w/o problems. He
further states copper is way too expensive these days.
Want do you think?

Thanks



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Posted by ransley on August 5, 2008, 8:50 am


> Hi, my house has a leak in the hot water pipe going to the 2nd floor bath
> tub. =A0A plumber fixed the leak then the pipe started leaking in another
> spot. =A0 The plumber wants to replace all the pipes in the bathroom with
> C-PVC pipes. He told he's been using C-PVC for years w/o problems. =A0He
> further states copper is way too expensive these days.
> Want do you think?
>
> Thanks

CPVC ok just not PVC , A hint, get foam pipe insulation the one that
has glued edges and the plastic tape that is removed to seal the
insulation, not HD stuff. Copper transmits and looses heat CPVC will
save you money in less heat loss also be sure to insulate the pipe. Be
sure he sands, primes all joints.

Posted by zzyzzx on August 5, 2008, 9:24 am


Both the copper and newer plastic pipes work quite well. Builders use
the plastic stuff because it's so easy to install that even a Mexican
can do it. If you use copper, please insulate the hot water pipes.
Personally, I use copper because that's what my house was made with
and I don't want a mix of copper and plastic. Copper is more
expensive yes.

Posted by Tom on August 5, 2008, 9:35 am



> Both the copper and newer plastic pipes work quite well. Builders use
> the plastic stuff because it's so easy to install that even a Mexican
> can do it. If you use copper, please insulate the hot water pipes.
> Personally, I use copper because that's what my house was made with
> and I don't want a mix of copper and plastic. Copper is more
> expensive yes.

He said the cost of copper has gone up x4 over the past couple of years.
I'll be removing galvinized and replacing w/ C-PVC. I don't plan to be in
the house more than 5 years.



Posted by EXT on August 5, 2008, 4:20 pm


If you go with PEX be sure to have your plumber do a home run (also know as
the "star" configuration) from your source, for each fixture with no "TEEs"
inside the walls. The old way of "daisy-chaining" leaves too many fittings
inside the walls and can reduce pressure when multiple fixtures are using
water at the same time.


>
>> Both the copper and newer plastic pipes work quite well. Builders use
>> the plastic stuff because it's so easy to install that even a Mexican
>> can do it. If you use copper, please insulate the hot water pipes.
>> Personally, I use copper because that's what my house was made with
>> and I don't want a mix of copper and plastic. Copper is more
>> expensive yes.
>
> He said the cost of copper has gone up x4 over the past couple of years.
> I'll be removing galvinized and replacing w/ C-PVC. I don't plan to be in
> the house more than 5 years.
>
>


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