HDPE supply pipe

[Flapper]

Oh I forgot to mention... the ball valve, at that junction, that was buried and leaking, can be turned unusually easily. All other PVC ball valves I've turned have taken a bit of force to turn, but this valve turns really easily.

 

[Flapper]

About the loose pvc ball valve... It's dried out and now it makes a rubbery sound when rotating. It seems that the seals are loose. I'm not sure if I should not use it or it is ok. Should I not use it? Is it broken?

 

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[Flapper]

Is HDPE pipe still used for supplying hoses today? I learned that it is commonly used for irrigation systems, but what about supplying houses? What are the other pipes used for supplying houses?

 

[Reach4]

Is HDPE pipe still used for supplying hoses today? I learned that it is commonly used for irrigation systems, but what about supplying houses? What are the other pipes used for supplying houses?

Yes. HDPE = PE=Poly as far as I can tell.

Also some use PEX, but it is smaller for a given nominal size and costs more.

Type L copper is very good if your water is not acidic. It is required some places. Expensive.

 

[Flapper]

So HDPE, PVC, PEX, and Copper are the only materials used for supplying houses today?