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    Oct 28, 2008, 02:59 PM
    Copper vs PEX
    Which is the best to use in repiping?
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    Oct 28, 2008, 03:05 PM

    PEX is faster, so if your local government allows it and you are paying by the hour, then go for it. Copper might be a bit cheaper, but soldering all the fittings together is a pain in the neck unless you are good at it.
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    Oct 28, 2008, 03:33 PM
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    Which is the best to use in repiping?
    How do they compare in durability?
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