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What are the pros and cons of using 200 PSI plastic pipe instead of copper as the undergound supply line from the city main?
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∙ 14y ago
Pros
- Greatly improved service life.
- Compliance with most local codes.
- No metal in your diet. (Not joking)
- Plastic - CPVC, PVC, whatever, can be a pain to work with.
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Can you run plastic supply lines to a washing machine?
Use washing machine hoses instead of plastic supply lines.
What are two main types of pipes?
For supply, it is copper and galvanized iron. For waste, ABS (plastic) or cast iron.
Why are copper pipes used for water supply in your home?
Because it used to be cheap and the best material. In the last 10 years more homes are going to plastic pipe.
What state that has a lot of copper?
New York, as NY has the most high rise buildings thus we have the most copper and our water supply does not attack copper as other states water supply can
Which companies supply plastic chairs?
There are various companies that supply plastic chairs. One can find different types of plastic chairs by looking for event rental stores or companies.
Changed all the water line from copper to plastic now the water tastes like glue what can you do?
You used the WRONG plastic - should have used PEX, not glued plastic for water supply line in a home !-If it was my home I'd remove it and replace with PEX.If you don't you may have to run water through for about a month to get rid of that taste.
How do you detach a plastic water supply valve that is connected to a copper water supply pipe?
More than likely you'll have to cut the supply pipe off behind the valve or loosen the large nut on the valve which would release the valve from the compression ring...then just replace the valve, if that is what you are attempting to do.
What is the best way to remove high copper levels from water coming into a condo from the copper pipes leeching it into the supply?
Filter
How would an increase in tariffs of copper imports affect the elasticity of demand labor in copper industry?
Supply for copper from outside will decline, Demand for copper locally will increase. More labour needed.
What size is your water pipe?
1/2 inch copper/plastic pipe is standard for water2" water main then the branches are sized to properly supply fixture unit demand with out excessive velocity which can cause erosion and hydraulic shock
Where can one get plastic drinking cups?
One can get plastic drinking cups from most supermarkets, party supply stores and even from home and office supply stores. Walmart has clear plastic cups. The Party People has clear, yellow, red and silver plastic cups. Redds Cups has red plastic drinking cups.
Which country uses copper the most?
Many experts agree that China is the country that uses copper the most. Currently China's demand for copper is higher than the supply available.
