2007-07-18 22:33:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Copper is by far the more reliable product at a more economical price. If you are concerned about looks with exposed piping, say for the toilet supply or if you have a pedestal sink, you could use copper for all of your supply lines, and then just use ss for the "stub-outs".
2007-07-18 23:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by dark_knight_1735 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you are going to do all the cutting, threading, piping, and hook ups yourself, the cost for installation of stainless steel pipe would be so high, because every piece of pipe has to be threaded and screwed together. Although the stainless steel pipe would last longer, the installation costs would be triple that of copper. I know that copper is at all time highs, right now, but the stainless pipe is still twice as expensive. I'm not sure, but I think that you need special dies to thread the stainless steel pipe. Stainless pipe comes unthreaded, therefore, every piece of pipe you will need, has to be threaded first. Back when labor prices were cheap, all residential piping was done with galvanized steel pipe. This is when plumbers made $1.00 an hour. Nowadays, plumbers average anywhere from $15-$35 an hour, so it isn't very cost effective to have this type of piping installed. I have only seen it used in commercial applications, that pass the cost on to consumers. I hope this answers your question! Good luck!
2007-07-19 02:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Copper. When My Husband And I Bought Our House We Got The Stainless Steel. Which Wasn't Such A Good Idea. It Ruined Everything. And We Actually Had 2 Bursts In 3 Months. And On Top Of All That It Was A New House. We Got The Copper And We Haven't Had Any Problems For 9 Months. =]
2007-07-18 22:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Janet1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stainless Steel Water Line
2016-10-30 05:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper is fine! Stainless is way to expensive and labor intensive. Don't even consider letting someone sell you on stainless steel pipe in a home. It's not necessary and would be a total rip off.
2007-07-19 04:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think I have ever heard of stainless steel water pipes before except in special conditions like acid or something caustic.
Copper is of course the pipes of choice or PVC which have special conditions also. They are cheaper and easier to put in but, I'll stand with copper every time.
2007-07-18 22:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the other answers are correct in that copper is the most common, reliable, and economical. However, there are new products on the market for new construction (not sure if this applies to you??)
PEX piping which is a thin flexible "PVC" tube is a very good alternative which many new homebuilders are using. Google "manabloc" for more information on this product. I find that it is easy to install and very easy for the homeowner to cut the supply at the source for repairs, new appliances, etc.
But if you are just replacing old pipes, stick with copper.
2007-07-19 08:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by JBoogie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ususlly copper pipe is use for hot water. stainless steel pipe is also a good choice. why do you use both :- copper for hot water and stainless steel for normal.
we are using PVC pipe for water piping - It cheap and easy for install. ( malaysia )
2007-07-18 22:46:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Copper is the favorite both are good unless you have a different metal bringing in the water to your house. They say if there is more than one metal (even in elbow units) that it makes a poison so researce they connecting first. Someone rebuilds.How far do you have to trace the water source?
2007-07-18 22:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by gold_iam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Copper as its easier to manipulate ,and its the standard material used so it will make hook ups to sinks showers etc easier
2007-07-18 22:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by Outkast_IRE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋