2007-07-20 03:15:55 · 9 answers · asked by tonti_dushi 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
PVC is the way to go but you myst use ''schedule 40'' pvc pipe, not schedule 35 or 30, the walls are thinner and the ''schedule 40'' is the thickest walled pvc pipe available and any home improvement or plumbing supply store will have it and its 1/4 of the price of copper and faster and extremely easy to install. The best brand out there is ''Charlotte PVC schedule 40 pipe.'' just ask for it as I have told you.
2007-07-20 03:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper is best. PVC loses the chlorine atom from the molecules over time making the plastic brittle. The Smithsonian is having a hard time with all the plastic art deco they are trying to restore. I read a big article on this. If you walk down the hallways in the basement where they have all this pvc art deco stored, you can smell the chlorine in the air.
Stick with the copper. If you don't use the water for awhile, just make sure to run the water to flush out any copper salts that may have builtup in the pipes.
2007-07-20 03:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most water pipes people usually use pvc. Its an easy material to work with and its pretty cheap too. But make sure you use the right kind of pvc, there is thin wall and thick wall.There are also cold/hot water pvc types. I recommend going to Lowes or Home depot and asking one of their specialist,or a local home improvement store.
2007-07-20 03:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PVC..I'm a retired ac mechanic and always used copper on water pipes ( hydronics ) I bought a new house that has pvc and it's much better..copper will burst when it's cold and it will build up mud in the pipes after about 20 years
2007-07-20 08:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper is better and PVC/CPVC is cheaper. Both are allowable by code in most States. If using PVC for water services, make sure you support and secure it properly to avoid breakage and knocking in the walls. PVC is normally used for most drainlines now.
2007-07-20 03:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are. Copper can be more easily repaired, as you can unsolder and resolder joints. PVC/CPVC glued joints are essentially permanent.
On the other hand, if you have acidic water, such as from a well, the copper will dissolve in time.
2007-07-20 08:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by gerardw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
p.v.c. copper reaves a residue in your water
2007-07-20 03:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by john s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that all depend on your state and town plumbing codes.
2007-07-20 03:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drain...pvc
service...copper
2007-07-20 03:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by predatorpio 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋