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I am concidering using CPVC in my new house for hot & cold supply water.
Why is it that homes being built today are not using CPVC for hot & cold water supply?
What are the downfalls of using CPVC?
Will it last as long as copper?
Is the plastics expansion and contraction rate a problem?
Because it is so flexable, does it need to be installed in a special way?
I have also heard about a health problem (cancer), is this true?
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Search the archives. CPVC has been discussed. Start < Obsolete Link > here. One advantage to CPVC is that is does not spring a leak as easily under freezing conditions.
Look into PEX also.
*Gertlea,You may also want to check out plbg.com. Enter CPVC in the search box to find several good posts about cpvc vs copper.regards, jiml
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Gertlea, check with your local building department, too. CPVC doesn't meet code here, although it is available.
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I am concidering using CPVC in my new house for hot & cold supply water.
Why is it that homes being built today are not using CPVC for hot & cold water supply?
What are the downfalls of using CPVC?
Will it last as long as copper?
Is the plastics expansion and contraction rate a problem?
Because it is so flexable, does it need to be installed in a special way?
I have also heard about a health problem (cancer), is this true?