cpvc plumbing

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To answer the original question: I have cpvc in my house. It seems to work fine. I also have some galvanized and copper, too.

For any future repairs it will be pex. I decided that I like the quick fix and easy routing. Also no soldering. I bought a pex cinch tool when I did a pex project for my parents. They have copper but leaks occasionally develop now that the system is 36 years old.

Keep in mind that pex shouldn't be directly connected to a water heater. Everything I read says 18" away at least. This is the only place where I would use copper.

 

[the old grind]

We often pre-sweat all fixture stub-outs, tub/shower valves, and WH dielectric unions/shut-offs the night before a job (house 'rough'). 'Stubs" are anchored first, then tied in below the floor with PEX. (yeah, you end up with some short copper cut-offs ...)

We don't like to put fixture or WH supply stops on PEX, thus the semi-hybrid installation(s). (who wants 'floppy' shut-offs, tub/shower valves, and/or spouts?) 18" of 3/4" copper also to anchor WH supply shut-off, as recommended/required :thumbsup: ... and don't skip the dielectric unions, even with poly for the rest. (inspectors ..)

Special considerations for u'ground or outdoor use, but all these products are available because they work, and work well. Get the detail bits right for which one you use ... and show us your work.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Old Grind. That is a great idea...