FerTheHandyman Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 What do you prefer to use on water supply lines? Copper, galvanized, pex, pvc, cpvc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I like copper because that is what I am use to. The pex is also great because its easy to work with. What about you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerTheHandyman Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I also prefer copper. I am working with cpvc right now but it seems weak I don't like it but that's what the customer wants. We're remodeling a Best Western in Kenosha. I've used pex a few times were it was existing but personally I would only use it on a straight run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just put in a new water heater and used copper. The old one had CPVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerTheHandyman Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just put in a new water heater and used copper. The old one had CPVC.Cpvc is great for tearing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yeah it sure is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I prefer copper. I think PVC is a mistake in the long term. Never used PEX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerTheHandyman Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yeah copper will last forever you just gotta make sure you wipe down the extra flux so it does'nt corrode it over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Kenosha, wi? Thats right up the street, well sort of. Why should t you ever use pex? I am doing a bathroom and was thinking about trying it along with copper, but maybe I will just use copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Kenosha, wi? Thats right up the street, well sort of. Why should t you ever use pex? I am doing a bathroom and was thinking about trying it along with copper, but maybe I will just use copperIf you're talking about my comment, I was just saying that I don't have any experience with it. Not saying I wouldn't, just never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Kenosha is Snap-On country. My kind of place, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 As a Plumber of 35 years + experience I think Copper is wonderful and anything else is the work of the devil LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 haha I see alot of everything on the job but alittle copper so who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest YukonPlumber Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Copper/pex, copper is so expensive most ppl opt for pex. Although if fire proofing is involved copper all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Another big thing is pex is so easy to transport. You could use a smart car as your work vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I guess I'm old school, but I still prefer copper. Pex will eventually phase copper out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonPlumber Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Copper will always have it's place in fire rated buildings, and riser mains in multi storey buildings. Also if any water lines are to be exposed(open ceiling) copper all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Good point. I never thought about the fire rating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Man pex would be just ugly to look at in an open install. I know people like that unfinished look in they move into a loft style apartment. With the exposed ducting and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I never though of the fire rating either. Completely slipped my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I like copper but some times it gets crazy expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Our house has PVC and it is starting to develop minor leaks after 15+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Our house has PVC and it is starting to develop minor leaks after 15+ yearsPVC supply lines! When was the house built? Is there PVC in the walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yea I have heard bad things about some of the early pvc water lines bad quality components and improper installation were big issues. I think they had a class action lawsuit against one of the companies that made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 It leaks in our basement in the ceiling right below the bathroom. The house was built around 18 to 19 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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