Replace ALL of our copper pipes????
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galvanized pipe replacement by copper AND pex - how to plan?
Comments (1)drop...See MoreHelp me please. I need to connect a brass pipe to a copper pipe
Comments (4)You need to be sure as to what type of pipe this is. Get a magnet. If this is a galvanized iron pipe, then the magnet will stick to it. If it really is brass, then the magnet won't be attracted to it at all. Whether this pipe is brass or galvanized, it will have threaded ends on it that screw into fittings. Only copper is put together using solder. Therefore, you either have to put a thread on the cut end or you have to follow that cut pipe back to the fitting it is threaded into and then remove it. Once you do that, then you can thread a copper or brass fitting into that galvanized fitting and go with copper or pex from there. Not what you wanted to hear....See Moregalvanized pipe replacement by copper AND pex - how to plan?
Comments (2)I'm doing the same at my home now. I am going pex all the way, except for the stub outs for the fixtures. Pex to copper is fine, but I would suggest that you eliminate the galvie entirely. You do not have to run the "home run manifold system". With my lay-out it is better. YMMV. You can pipe it conventionally. What I like about the manifold system for me is that I am running small diameter tubing to each faucet. That means I will not have to wait as long to get hot water to a faucet. If you look at the cross sectional area of 1/2, 3/4 and 1" tubing, they are .19, .44 and .77 sq in respectively. That all equates to volume that you have to move out before you get hot water. Just something to think about....See MoreCopper or CPVC to replace copper pipes?
Comments (8)"Is it necessary, or a good idea to replace the areas of the house that were not included in the remodel, since the house is 25 years old since it is M copper?" Yes, do a total replacement, as the copper has reached it expected life expectancy. CPVC is widely used in mobil homes due to it's flexibility and lack of out-gassing at the glue joints. "Also, the plumber wants to use several island vents, including one in a bathroom. He doesn't want to go through the roof." You need to have a short and serious chat with your contractor about quality of workmanship, because this is BS. "And yes I think this is all about the general contractor saving money, my husband is afraid that if we push him too hard about the pipes he will charge us more on change orders/items that he has completed, but will not give us a price on." In many states all change orders are required in the business and professional code, to be fully priced upon presentation for signature. But, why would you sign an authorization to proceed, without knowing what it cost? "We ask him how much adding or changing something will be, instead of telling us he just builds it without giving a price or change order. We have asked him several times to write it up, but he does not, Its really irritating and yes my contract states that he must give us the change order in witting, before he changes anything." If you know an attny. better yet where he lives, don't wait until monday, race over to his house and break in....See MoreElmer J Fudd
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