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It is possible. You'll have to change your piping though.
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What are the possible environmental advantages of using PEX instead of copper for hot water pipes?
1. Costs a lot less than copper. 2. No Pollution.(unlike copper). 3. Copper getting sparse, so its best to save that for more important things. Hope it was helpful.
Should you use copper repiping or PEX repiping to redo your homes plumbing?
In general, the latest recommendations are to use PEX piping over copper even though copper has been the most popular solution for decades now.With the recent increase in copper values, the price of the job to do a full copper install can be much higher than PEX. Also, there are a number of thefts occurring where thieves will go into houses that are only occupied a few months out of the year and strip all of the copper plumbing in order to sell it.PEX plumbing has a lower cost, and is easier to install. In addition to all of these benefits it is also quieter, and does not expand and contract with the temperature like metal does.
Why is copper good for plumbing?
Copper is NOT good for plumbing. It was once, when there was no alternative. Now many superior products like PEX are available. They are cheaper, more lasting and more efficient to fit than copper.
How do you connect PVC water line to pex plumbing?
There is a product that is sold at Home improvement stores called "SharkBite". It will allow you to connect Copper,CTS Cpvc and Pex. Here is the link to learn more. Your friend, Matt The Handyman http://www.cashacme.com/prod_literature.php
What kind of pipe for underground water?
Pex, a flexible potable waterpipe is the preferred. You can use PVC that is potable and copper that has been sleeved. No joints of any kind should be used on underground portions of the piping. That is why pex is preferred as it comes in various sizes and lengths in rolls.
How do you connect copper pipe to pex tubing?
The copper should fit in the Pex fitting. My mistake, Pex uses the crimp rings. There is a coupling and other fitting that you just push the pipe into and it grabs and seal the pipe. Pex, pvc, copper, all will fit. Just use a coupling between the copper and the pex. I had my doubts the first time I used this, but it does work and doesn't leak. Just make sure that the pipe bottoms out in the connection.
What are the possible environmental advantages of using PEX instead of copper for hot water pipes?
1. Costs a lot less than copper. 2. No Pollution.(unlike copper). 3. Copper getting sparse, so its best to save that for more important things. Hope it was helpful.
Can you you plastic pipe instead copper for pluming in shower?
Yes, plastic pipe, PEX, can replace copper anywhere now.
What metal is used for the pipes used in central heating?
Used to be copper, now most new systems are red PEX.
Should you use copper repiping or PEX repiping to redo your homes plumbing?
In general, the latest recommendations are to use PEX piping over copper even though copper has been the most popular solution for decades now.With the recent increase in copper values, the price of the job to do a full copper install can be much higher than PEX. Also, there are a number of thefts occurring where thieves will go into houses that are only occupied a few months out of the year and strip all of the copper plumbing in order to sell it.PEX plumbing has a lower cost, and is easier to install. In addition to all of these benefits it is also quieter, and does not expand and contract with the temperature like metal does.
Can you connect pex to an electric water heater?
Yes, usually I like to start it with some copper (8 inches) and then attach pex adapters. You can run it directly to it, but it's awkward you're crimping on pex to brass fittings on the tank, it's hard to crimp. If you can manage it, there's nothing wrong with it. It's easier to add a copper nipple first.
Which materials will keep water hot?
PEX pipe will keep it hot longer than copper.
What is the advantage of pex pipe?
The two main advantages is that its cheaper than copper and is easier to install.
Can you run copper pipes inside concrete slab?
It can be done and it has been done plenty in the past. However, with the advent of pex, no prudent journeyman would embed copper in concrete. The risks of copper failing are greater than those of PEX. Potential copper problems are calcification inside the pipe and corrosion due to ingredients such as lime, etc. in the concrete.
What is the point of copper pipes?
They don't rot out like galvanized does, easier to work with, good with pressure.ANS 2 - ALL copper pipes eventually develop pinholes. MUCH better to go PEX for interior water piping !
What are pipes used for plumbing made from?
They can be made from a variety of materials, galvanised steel, copper, PVC, CPVC or PEX.
Does copper plumbing last 50 years?
No, you're lucky if it lasts 20 ! -Use PEX for longevity and convenience.
