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Types Of Plumbing Pipes

There are many different types of choices when it comes to plumbing your home. For water supply, there is PVC, CPVC, PEX, Galvanized, and copper pipes. Copper and CPVC are the most popular. CPVC is the easiest to install.

Galvanized pipe is not a good plumbing resource for your home. It rusts from the inside and eventually it will reach the point of being useless completely and will have to be replaced. As it rusts, the pipe actually becomes smaller on the inside restricting water flow.

CPVC uses glue to join pieces together. The glue used must be specifically for CPVC. Other type glue will not work. The pipes must also be cleaned before gluing. This is done with a cleaner for the specific purpose of cleaning. Cleaning the pipe and fittings first removes any grease, oil and dirt that accumulate over time. The glue and cleaner used for PVC is very strong and you should only use it in a well ventilated area. CPVC is easy to cut as well.

Another popular choice for home plumbing is copper pipes. They are soldered. This task needs to be handled with great care as it can be dangerous otherwise. You need a torch for this job and also a spray bottle of water with you.

These days PEX tubing is in great demand. They can be used for both hot and cold water supply. These pipes are flexible enough and can be turned around easily for making ant fittings etc.

You can try doing plumbing tasks at home, but you should follow all the safety precautions while doing the task. Read all the directions and the warnings before starting with anything otherwise you can cause more damage than repair. Like, soldering of copper requires a torch than can cause severe burns if not handled carefully.

Always use an eye protection (like goggles) while attempting any kind of plumbing job yourself.

Tubing cutters are sharp enough to cut you if you are not careful. The glue used for CPVC puts off a vapor that is toxic if used in a small enclosed space. Safety should always be first. If you are physically unable to do your own plumbing, please hire a professional to do it for you.

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