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Old Dec 10, 2007, 05:02 AM
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plastic copper connections

I have a copper plumbing system and want to join copper to cpvc what are my options?
Are there addapters for 1/2 inch copper pipe to cpvc?

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Old Dec 10, 2007, 05:05 AM   #2  
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where are the pipes located that you wish to join (attic,crawl space,etc.)

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Old Dec 10, 2007, 05:28 AM   #3  
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where are the pipes located that you wish to join (attic,crawl space,etc.)

Shower wall, I have just bought new system and was thinking the fittings would be the same being from Moen same as the old, but things change, and now I think the best way is to rip out the wall and just do the job right. there is just too much copper to pvc so if I leave line in, copper and just do the out lines in cpvc will that be ok?
And thanks for your speedy response. Ron
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Both CPVC and copper have threaded male/female adapters. You need to solder the female adapter to the copper and glue/weld the male to the CPVC. Make sure you use purple primer on the CPVC and flux on the copper with lead free solder.
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If you are unsure about soldering, look at the Shark Bite fittings. See plumbing supplies, Ace hardware, and I just saw them at Home Depot or Lowes. Just make a neat cut and slide the fitting over the pipe. Works on copper or anything the same diameter. Pricey.
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I worked as an instrument fitter during construction of a power plant

I have also worked as a mechanic in an industrial plant

There are many ways to join copper to pvc -- my answer is a union

Put a male adapter on the copper tube --- put a male adapter on pvc

Use the union to join them -- Unions are a plumbers friend

It will make any repairs easier -- Seperate union --do work --connect again
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