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I'm pretty plumbing dumb. Is PVC the new standard vs. copper pipes these days? I see alot of homes going in with mostly PVC in the walls. Do they hold up better then the metal counterparts? I figure the PVC adds a bit a flexibility which would also prevent pipe rattle..
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Jun 3, 2009 13:49
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Rd Rash 1000cc posted:Personally i like ABS alot more then Pvc. Since Pvc gets brittle in my experience. How can you tell the difference between ABS and PVC? The stuff that seems to be going in my walls is black..
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Jun 4, 2009 13:15
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I installed a water line for my refrigerator yesterday and had a quick question. At the point the CPVC line reaches the recessed water valve in the wall, It uses copper threaded tube. I bought one of those converters that looks like a garden hose that screws on and pinches the PVC insert with a rubber washer. Anyway, when I turned on the water, the only point of leaking in my entire rig was at the copper end (very very slow leak).. I shut the water and re-connected both "screw" portions, this time using more pipe tape and tightening hard with wrenches.. This time, no leaking.. What are the chances this will leak in the future? Do screw connections with enough pipe tape stay sealed well, or is this something I'll have to continually eyeball? Glad I decided to install one extra On/Off valve at the point of contact before the pipe went into the wall heading to the kitchen!
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Aug 13, 2009 15:10
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