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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, 7:44 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 hallerb@aol.com on August 5, 2008, 8:14 am


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> further states copper is way too expensive these days.
> Want do you think?
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> Thanks

he wants to make more money, PEX is way cheaper and easier to work
with, just replace all the galavanized in your home.

C PVC has joints, more chances of leaks and takes longer to install$$$:
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Posted by Tom on August 5, 2008, 8:38 am





he wants to make more money, PEX is way cheaper and easier to work
with, just replace all the galavanized in your home.

C PVC has joints, more chances of leaks and takes longer to install$$$:

What is PEX? a flexible pipe?




Posted by Steve Barker DLT on August 5, 2008, 8:40 am


I think go with the cpvc. Pex is just cheap assed builder grade plumbing.
It would be cheaper probably though if your pinched.

s


> 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
>
>



Posted by Harry K on August 5, 2008, 9:56 am


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Price on it must have changed. Back when it first came out is was not
cheap. Another disadvantage is that it is not a 'homeowner' fixer if
you need to change it or fix a leak without investing in a very
expensive tool.

Harry K

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