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what is that flexible pipe I saw used on Holmes on Homes to replace interior copper piping called?
I was watching HGTV a wile back and Holmes on Homes came on. In this home he had to run all new plumbing inside the home and used this piping that kinda looked like a garden hose but of course it wasn't. Now I'm in a situation where I may need to run a new hot water line in my house to replace an old one. I'm getting no hot water to my master bath (probably a blockage) and the pipes are so old I'm afraid that if I have an acid treatment done it'll just eat through already worn parts of the pipe. I'm fairly good with plumbing connecting new pluming fixtures & repairing lines, as compared to the average home owner that is. My main problem is knowing what to buy to begin with. After that I'm usually ok.
Please don't give me any useless answers. I would rather delete my question than give you best answer for something that doesn't remotely answer my question.
You're probably thinking of 'PEX' style tubing...it is very popular with some home manufacturers and plumbers, because it is fast and easy for them to install. I will tell you though, it's a problem for homeowners to maintain.
There are several types of PEX for various purposes (such as in floor heating), so you need to be sure to get the right kind, if that's what you really want to install.
PEX is the product the original maker of PEB came out to replace the PEB with, after the class action lawsuit and subsequent banning of PEB years ago...the PEB was leaking chemicals into the drinking water. PEX has several warnings you need to be aware of...for example, it CANNOT, according to the manufacturer, be placed where sunlight will reach it, either directly, or indirectly. Something to think about isn't it? I was very surprised to see the PEX being used for potable water on the Holmes on Homes show, given his motto is "Do It Right". I've had to replace and rework so many homes that had PEX installed, it's ridiculous, and I recommend homeowner's not use it. If the homeowner has to replace a fitting at some point later, and does not have a $50 to $100 crimping tool and bands.... then they must use plastic compression fittings, which cost twice as much as a solid brass fitting, or they have to use a 'sharkbite' fitting. Sharkbite fittings are supposed to ONLY be used where you can SEE them, as they have a bad habit of popping off.
Again, I've had to replace a lot of these myself over the years.
I recommend that homeowner's either use copper, or CPVC for their potable plumbing work. CPVC is an excellent product for the DIY homeowner. It is easy to work with, and has many brass adapters to let you tie into other types of plumbing, can be found practically anywhere plumbing or hardware is sold, and does not have the restrictions on it like PEX does.
Good Luck
