Re: Plastic Hot Water Pipe


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Posted by pillsbury on January 06, 1998 at 17:05:52:

In Reply to: Plastic Hot Water Pipe posted by Martin Dietrich on December 08, 1997 at 21:14:50:


: Is CPVC hot water piping in a home better than copper or galvanized steel ? I would appreciate hearing from an expert.

: I would like to use CPVC pipe to reduce heat loss in the hot water piping system. What is your opinion?

: Thanks,
: Martin Dietrich
: Beaverton Oregon
: nordiet-aloha@worldnet.att.net
in my opion the only way to go is with copper pipe. cpvc doesnt match up when it comes to ridgidness, durability, strength or workmanship.
copper has also replaced galv. because of clogging and exposure to zinc. however, in new hampshire (where i live) a new product has surfaced called pex tubing. pex is a ridgid plastic piping material put out by wirsbo known for radiant heat. pex is supposed to be the material of the future for water and heat piping. it is cheap, fast, wont burst as easy and does not react to minereals in the water. you might choose to see if this product is in your area. your house is probably already plumbed with copper pipes so might be easier to stick with that.
pillsbury


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