Copper v PVC pipes`

[Bodd]

There is a new system out from Poly pipe that you crimp fittings to the plastic pipe. the tools can be a bit pricey.
This system by other manufactuers I used in Australia. I swear by it. Push fittings I will only used on a have to basis, and only in situations that I can get easy access too.

 

[dextrous]

There is a new system out from Poly pipe that you crimp fittings to the plastic pipe. the tools can be a bit pricey.
This system by other manufactuers I used in Australia. I swear by it. Push fittings I will only used on a have to basis, and only in situations that I can get easy access too.

How long have they been in usage?

 

[Bodd]

There is a new system out from Poly pipe that you crimp fittings to the plastic pipe. the tools can be a bit pricey.
This system by other manufactuers I used in Australia. I swear by it. Push fittings I will only used on a have to basis, and only in situations that I can get easy access too.

How long have they been in usage?

It's been about for a good few years in Aus and New Zealand. Buteline from NZ i think have been about 15 years (maybe wrong).
rehaul from Germany very good.

It will take off in this country but will caouse diffrent problems for us Plumbers/Heating engineers.

 

[Bodd]

yup plumbcentre in roman road

or skinners lane

A bit sarcy for a Thomas

 

[kevplumb]

problem with your eyes fella

 

[Bodd]

problem with your eyes fella

What there is a Roman Road Branch of Plumbcenter in Pakistan? or that your a Thomas?

 

[mointainwalker]

I'm a DIYer but cannot see any technial reason why PE - not PVC as the OP stated - is not used for out-of-sight connections.

It is cheaper, flexible, quicker to lay, rodent-proof in its conduit and since join-free inherently safer ( for min 50 years ? )

I can see that plumbers will push Cu for commercial reasons because fewer potential customers would then be tempted to DIY or compare prices..

I live in France and all plumbers braze Cu`which can only be for "marketing" purposes.

 

[kevplumb]

na just the point of you being a d ickhead

and know nothing

or you would know where roman road was

and you would also know the branch is closed smartass

slug on the other hand knows exactly what im talking about

 

[dextrous]

I'm a DIYer but cannot see any technial reason why PE - not PVC as the OP stated - is not used for out-of-sight connections.

It is cheaper, flexible, quicker to lay, rodent-proof in its conduit and since join-free inherently safer ( for min 50 years ? )

I can see that plumbers will push Cu for commercial reasons because fewer potential customers would then be tempted to DIY or compare prices..

I live in France and all plumbers braze Cu`which can only be for "marketing" purposes.

Cu has a proven longevity, that's the sole reason why I prefer it. So please don't go down the closed shop conspiracy theories line.

 

[kevplumb]

only copper i have ever brazed was high pressure gas lines

 

[dextrous]

only copper i have ever brazed was high pressure gas lines

Maybe their copper is thicker than ours Or maybe the Frech plumbers are the real conspiracists here

 

[kevplumb]

can't see the point of brazing domestic

 

[Bodd]

na just the point of you being a d ickhead

and know nothing

or you would know where roman road was

and you would also know the branch is closed smartass

slug on the other hand knows exactly what im talking about

Bethnal Green used to work there Thomas. not gettin g your humer. But the then again Hummer has never been s septic thing!

 

[Bodd]

can't see the point of brazing domestic

The Aussies do Thomas, but agrree with you it's a bit over the top and out of date for the purpose

 

[kevplumb]

na just the point of you being a d ickhead

and know nothing

or you would know where roman road was

and you would also know the branch is closed smartass

slug on the other hand knows exactly what im talking about

Bethnal Green used to work there Thomas. not gettin g your humer. But the then again Hummer has never been s septic thing!

wanna try translating that into english