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  1. CPVC or PEX for re-pipe - Contractor Talk

    Jun 17, 2017 · What is the latest thinking on CPVC .vs PEX piping? I read one article that says pex is the best and the next article says CPVC is the best. I live in Florida with harsh water that puts pinhole …

  2. pex vs. cpvc | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...

    Feb 15, 2009 · I would use cpvc just because i have had no promblems in the past and the way we run pex with manafolds you can make the cpvc look alot better.

  3. pex vs. copper | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...

    Dec 10, 2006 · Whats the cost compared to cpvc? I am about to renovate homes in the innercity. The city is wanting me to use cpvc. (The copper gets stolen as fast as its installed.) I would love to use …

  4. This is for the opponents of Sharkbite and other push-in...

    May 6, 2007 · Either way I use cpvc on all of my plumbing repairs and new construction. Cheaper, easier to work with, and POS copper thefts don't vandalize properties plumbed with cpvc as opposed …

  5. Gator bite fittings, feed back please - Contractor Talk

    Oct 24, 2006 · I'm still not sure if i want to repair any of the pex piping or install it for that matter and I'm starting to get alot of repair calls for it , I've always used copper and still love it !!The quest fittings …

  6. pex vs. copper | Page 2 - Contractor Talk

    Mar 13, 2005 · Existing home is all run in copper. Installing new master bath. How much more economical would it be to use pex instead of copper for the rough ins? Are there different grades of …

  7. pex vs. copper | Page 3 - Contractor Talk

    Jun 2, 2007 · Pex is sized the same as copper, I have not seen a change in flow, by the time the water gets to the valves, the ports passing through the valves are 3/8 or smaller.

  8. Pex rings | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling ...

    Jun 30, 2007 · Pex Tools Does anyone have any recommendations of the best tools for working with Pex? I will probably go with the copper crimp rings.

  9. PEX vs. Copper | Page 4 | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction ...

    Feb 24, 2012 · CPVC Things have changed so much now that homeowners have become acquainted with PEX. Many times I get calls from people and they mention to me first that if I want to use PEX to …

  10. Pex vs Copper: Meter to house | Contractor Talk - Professional ...

    Sep 15, 2008 · Pex is a fine choice though if there is concern about expansion and contraction wearing on the pipe it can be sleeved. Is this main run to a well or the city water supply? If the city's involved …