What to know about Copper Type L M & K Water Pipe vs PVC PEX review which is the best plumbing 150

[@songzheng3817]

0:54 now there is sharkbite, so no need to solder anymore, just plug your copper pipe into sharkbite connection.

[@Shamwell15]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

[@southernhometalk2465]

Thanks

[@sonofthunder.]

we have k with blue plastic outer jacket for corrosion protection, from our meter to house on a recirculation pump for the hot side,some has been remodeled w pex

[@BigBear--]

Great info. I have a question. If you care about ultimate quality and reliability...what would you recommend for the rough in plumbing of a 3-way walk in shower system (main rainshower head, 2 body jets, and a handheld slidebar showerhead)? I'm currently converting a tub shower into a walk-in. Got all the walls demoed, and the supply lines up from the floor are PVC, however the original shower also used copper, and I'm thinking of going with copper again. Should I use K, L, or M pipe? Should I even be using copper in the first place? Home is in Western FL, around the Sarasota county area. Thanks!

[@southernhometalk2465]

When I was a plumber I used type K Copper in the slab and type L Copper above the slab. Copper is a good material as long as it is installed correctly and does not make contact with dissimilar metals. I think copper is certainly the best to use to the kitchen, since it is less likely to carry potential toxic components of plastic pipe. Thanks for subscribing to Southern Stories

[@gabakusa]

what materials can you use to replace the LEAD water line from the street to the house into the water meter?

[@southernhometalk2465]

My pipe of choice is Sch 40 PVC 2nd choice would be PEX.

[@bigfish8280]

How about you stop giving out the trade secrets.