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Soldering vs. Compression fittings vs. sharkbite
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<blockquote data-quote="-Pjackso" data-source="post: 2158985" data-attributes="member: 8119"><p>That's a good point. </p><p>Most older homes with compression fitting are the gray polybutelyene (sp?) piping.</p><p>The compression rings and fittings on the gray piping is known to corrode at about 20-25 years and develop water leaks. It really sucks with all the hidden in-wall connections.</p><p>That's the Achilles heel of the PB piping.</p><p></p><p>I redid my house with Pex, but I used the home-run method for pipe runs. All connections are at exposed locations like in the water closet or under the sink. No in-wall connections.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Of course, copper piping also corrodes out depending on the water. That's why I had to replace it. Each method has it's own pros/cons.</p><p>To each their own. </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="-Pjackso, post: 2158985, member: 8119"] That's a good point. Most older homes with compression fitting are the gray polybutelyene (sp?) piping. The compression rings and fittings on the gray piping is known to corrode at about 20-25 years and develop water leaks. It really sucks with all the hidden in-wall connections. That's the Achilles heel of the PB piping. I redid my house with Pex, but I used the home-run method for pipe runs. All connections are at exposed locations like in the water closet or under the sink. No in-wall connections. Of course, copper piping also corrodes out depending on the water. That's why I had to replace it. Each method has it's own pros/cons. To each their own. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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