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<blockquote data-quote="Shinneryfarmer" data-source="post: 3993377" data-attributes="member: 46291"><p>Replumbed three homes with PVC and CPVC to this day I know two have never had leaks in either. The first one I replaced galvanized and copper that was deteriorating after 30 yrs. The second one replaced PEX after multiple leaks, some due to freezes but biggest culprit was connection's. My current home I replaced galvanized and copper that was deteriorating again due to age 16 yrs ago. The first home I still own and is going on 35 yrs.. </p><p> Use the proper glue for CPVC, any piping running through walls gets replaced with sweated copper till it exits wall also insulate efficiently. I have had many years of worry free plumbing. Sure the occasional dripping faucet or toilet float but have never had to make a repair to CPVC or PVC that I have installed. </p><p> The new PEX I hear is pretty good stuff but still hear of leaks from freezing. Was it installed properly I don't know. But till PVC and CPVC fail me I'm sticking with it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shinneryfarmer, post: 3993377, member: 46291"] Replumbed three homes with PVC and CPVC to this day I know two have never had leaks in either. The first one I replaced galvanized and copper that was deteriorating after 30 yrs. The second one replaced PEX after multiple leaks, some due to freezes but biggest culprit was connection's. My current home I replaced galvanized and copper that was deteriorating again due to age 16 yrs ago. The first home I still own and is going on 35 yrs.. Use the proper glue for CPVC, any piping running through walls gets replaced with sweated copper till it exits wall also insulate efficiently. I have had many years of worry free plumbing. Sure the occasional dripping faucet or toilet float but have never had to make a repair to CPVC or PVC that I have installed. The new PEX I hear is pretty good stuff but still hear of leaks from freezing. Was it installed properly I don't know. But till PVC and CPVC fail me I'm sticking with it. [/QUOTE]
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