I'm in the process of building a home and the builder suggested we use PVC in stead of copper pipe. I understand there is a significant cost difference due to rising copper prices. The savings would be great, but I also don't want to sacrifice quality. I am interested to learn the pros and...

Hello, Something's been nagging me for a while. Several different kinds of material are used for DWV systems, each with its own pros and cons. PVC (and I guess ABS) is inexpensive and easy to work with, but is not allowed by all codes, and is a lot noisier (I've been to a few houses where...

I would like to know the best way to transition a 2" ABS pipe to a 1.5" copper drain pipe. The 2" drain will be attached to a shower drain. An image of the current drain system is attached. Originally, I was planning to use the copper to ABS adapter sold at HD. Would there be any issue...

My house has all copper pipes. However, I noticed that from the street main before the house there is a tee that connects copper to PVC. The PVC branch is connected to my sprinklers and nothing else. I am worried that the PVC wasn't meant to be under constant water pressure from the main and...

HI (Ken) (!st time user) I am replacing the Main copper on/off valve. How do I connect a one inch copper outside main water pipe to a one inch PVC pipe, (which is connected to meter side) ? Additional info have 6 inches of copper and 6 inches of PVC above ground. I do not want...