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    amywander Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 23, 2012, 08:55 AM
    What is the best pipe for recirculating water pump
    We have a 5 year old home with a recirculating hot water pump. Our pipes are copper and have develop pin hole leaks after 3 and now 5 years in use. We also have a water softener. The plumber says that the water softener is the cause of the pin hole leaks. My question is: is there a more durable pipe we could use that won't develop pin hole leaks after 2 years of use?
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    Oct 23, 2012, 09:11 AM
    Use CPVC or PEX. Easy to adapt to a copper pipe, will last forever.
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    Oct 23, 2012, 01:14 PM
    I agree with Brian, We used to use copper but plastic's the in thing to use now, Good luck
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