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PEX vs copper

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by L_S_SHOE, Jan 9, 2022.

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Feb 25, 2022 at 10:07 AM

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Copper will last longer than pex. I know several people with pex and after about 5 years the the fittings start leaking.
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Will copper last longer than pex- sure, ok.

Not sure what the several people and their leaks has to do with the discussion? I mean no context or subjective information is provided.

Guess what- I have personally fixed several people’s copper leaks. How you ask- poor installs.

Both copper crimps and copper soldered. Poor install practices, poor workmanship, and cheap products.

Europe has used pex for a long time. Buy good stuff, install per manufacturer recommendations and enjoy a leak-free connection.

I assume you are talking about solder and not crimp. I will tell you this- gas companies are replacing natural gas lines in NJ with a pex- style tubing.

Most new construction I see is pex. It is the future. Copper will always be around but copper crimp will slowly start converting the pros.

Jchetty, Feb 25, 2022

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