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  1. JeffL

    Be careful when you cut roots

    I hope that was a typo :confused::) Yeah, it was low voltage and turned off. My house was galvanized, but re-plumbed with copper.
  2. JeffL

    Be careful when you cut roots

    I need to rant :mad: The 3rd fitting just blew out in the pvc hose bib supply line that I installed 15 years or more ago. I guess I could take a chance on good USA made fittings, but since I'd have to essentially replace to entire line anyway to replace all those "big box store" fittings, I'm...
  3. JeffL

    Is copper ok for the manifold?

    I'm really not the argumentative type, but... 1. I just did a Google search, and found a web page article called "The perplexity of PVC-fitting failures" that deals with the pros having problems with PVC fittings...
  4. JeffL

    Is copper ok for the manifold?

    I don't think I have any DIY skill shortcomings in working on a sprinkler system. If I did, I would think PVC would be the better choice since it's easier to glue PVC than sweat copper. Regarding the anti-siphon values; I started with manual brass Champion valves, and converted them to...
  5. JeffL

    Is copper ok for the manifold?

    As I said, it wasn't the (glued) connection that failed, it was the fittings. One 45 degree elbow, and one 90 degree elbow. They just sort of split open in the middle. I just don't trust them for constant pressure usage after that.
  6. JeffL

    Is copper ok for the manifold?

    I want to replace my 30+ year old galvanized supply line and manifold. I don't trust PVC in a situation where there is always pressure because I’ve had 2 PVC fittings (The fittings themselfs, not the connnection) blow apart in recent years in a PVC line I ran to a hose bib. The rest of my...
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