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1. 
   McPlumb | Jul 15, 2008 12:21pm | #1

   Check first with your local water company, some companies have a type of pipe that they require.

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   DougU | Jul 15, 2008 01:57pm | #2

   Is PEX or similar plastic pipe commonly used for this now?

   I just had my main replaced a year ago,  old galvanized pipe, replaced it with some sort of "plastic" pipe, dont think it was PEX but it wasn't copper or metal.

   I didn't do the actual work but the answer to your question is Yes, they do use some sort of plastic now for mains, I'm sure your area has some standards that they adhere to so you should check around.

   Doug

    

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   BillHartmann | Jul 15, 2008 03:30pm | #3

   PE, polyethalene tubing is used and cheap.

   PE is not approved for interior use so it needs to be terminated immeditately inside.

   But I understand that PEX is approved for direct burial also.

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4. 
   marv | Jul 15, 2008 03:46pm | #4

   In my county we can use it on the house side of the meter..I'm not sure about the street side (I'm not a plumber).

   You get out of life what you put into it......minus taxes.

   Marv