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I was not proposing replacing proper, copper drinking water lines with PEX. I was proposing replacing PVC lines with PEX. I'm thinking irrigation, utility sup
by rsync 5y ago
I was not proposing replacing proper, copper drinking water lines with PEX. I was proposing replacing PVC lines with PEX. I'm thinking irrigation, utility supply, etc. ... I wouldn't expect a house to be plumbed with PVC for drinking water ...
Although the sharkbites are also really, really handy to have in your copper water system - if only to have a handful of caps in case of line breaks ...
- ThenAsNow 5y agoUnderstood. I wasn't trying to shoot down your point with a drive-by, just want more people to be aware that PEX, which is quite common in new construction for household drinking water plumbing, is a questionable choice for at least that purpose. PVC, CPVC, and PEX are all commonly used in drinking water plumbing. I can't offer a qualified view on irrigation or utility plumbing; not sure if PEX leachates are worse than PVC, etc.
- webmaven 5y ago>... I wouldn't expect a house to be plumbed with PVC for drinking water ... Manufactured (AKA mobile) homes are typically plumbed with PVC or PEX[0], and PEX is pretty popular for traditional (AKA site-built) houses as well[1]. [0] https://mobilehomeliving.org/plumbing-in-manufactured-homes-the-basics/ https://mobilehomeliving.org/plumbing-in-manufactured-homes-... [1] https://www.bobvila.com/articles/pex-pipe/ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/pex-pipe/
- throwawayboise 5y agoYes, most new homes are plumbed with PVC (or actually, CPVC, which is a variant that tolerates higher temperatures and is sized like copper pipe) or PEX. I wouldn't trust sharkbite fittings for anything really permanent (inside a wall, etc) but they are super handy for quick repairs.