We are getting ready to re plum our 1950's Rancher that currently has lead pipe, our question PVC or Copper? Which is best? I do not plan on selling so which has the best life? Money is a concern but will spend what we need to do the best we can.
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Excuse me BUT are you taking about potable water or waste or vent piping
Lead pipe was used for many ,many years for water mains and there are a few million homes still with lead mains
Lead pipe was and is used fro drain and vent lines
Copper is used for DWV , Domestic water supply
PVC is used for drainage and vent and lawn furniture
choosing the BEST materials one would have to know what the application is for
IF it is for lets say drainage then NO HUB cast Iron above ground Rules
If your talking water supply then you already took a water sampling so you KNOW the PH factor
Lead pipe was used for many ,many years for water mains and there are a few million homes still with lead mains
Lead pipe was and is used fro drain and vent lines
Copper is used for DWV , Domestic water supply
PVC is used for drainage and vent and lawn furniture
choosing the BEST materials one would have to know what the application is for
IF it is for lets say drainage then NO HUB cast Iron above ground Rules
If your talking water supply then you already took a water sampling so you KNOW the PH factor
Potable Water lines are the topic here. We have a full unfinished basement that gives us full access to the lines (galvanized) that exist but due to the cronic build up we would like to change to what would be considered the "BEST" product for preformance and duration, let alone cost.. We plan on being here at least another thirty years and hope to never do this task again. Yes, we did have the local utility company come out and test the H2o and was told all was ok.
Thanks for the questions!
Thanks for the questions!
