We do new construction, remodels and service work. Mostly we do pex because that is what people want to pay for, but we also do copper, especially on repairs. I don't know how to weld but I can sodder copper. We actually are going to start a house this summer that they want done in cpvc, haven't had one of those in a while.
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Very cool, very versatile.
When I build, I'm doing as much stainless and copper in the water system as possible since I think most plastic is very likely poisonous. (And I say that living in a travel trailer full of pex... π )
I'm glad to have another skilled tradesperson in the neighborhood!
How do yβall deal with the patina in copper pipes? Is their usage unwise in areas with certain water chemistry?
Is stainless plumbing at residential scale super expensive and does it need someone with special skills to install?
Personally I would rather have copper which is a natural metal our body needs (small amounts), then plastic because we are already exposed to so much mircoplastic. Copper does get pin holes over time which is why everyone switched to pex, and of course pex is cheaper. But you are correct it does depend on the water chemistry, different areas have different water, so it really depends.
I've never plumbed using stainless although I have done service work where stainless was previously installed, so I'm not really too sure about that.
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Oh I agree! I think copper is far better for our health, sadly most people don't want to pay for that.