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    Oct 19, 2007, 02:54 PM
    Kitchen drain pipes - Plastic versus Brass
    Which compression fittings work better?
    Those with plastic pipe or those with brass pipe?
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    Oct 19, 2007, 03:44 PM
    I prefer plastic for kitchen sinks it works well and is cheaper than brass at least here. I think its really a matter of preference. I have worked with both and they seem to perform equally well.
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    Oct 20, 2007, 06:21 AM
    Which compression fittings work better?
    Those with plastic pipe or those with brass pipe?
    They both will work OK but plastic will outlast brass. Regards, Tom
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