Re: Food Disposal

Posted by Buddy Phillips on December 28, 2003 at 16:05:47:
In response to Re: Food Disposal
: : Should a food disposal be connected to a copper drain pipe? I will be using plastic to run from the unit to the wall where the copper pipe starts. A relative says that it causes the copper to deteriorate causing the pipe to leak in the wall. Is this true? : Reply: : If the plumbing is installed correctly and the disposer is used properly, the copper drain piping will be fine. : Some local codes here still require only copper or cast iron drain piping for residential plumbing installations. : Good Luck. e-plumber Thanks For the Info e-plumber. Happy New Year to you

Posted by Buddy Phillips on December 28, 2003 at 16:05:47:

In response to Re: Food Disposal

: : Should a food disposal be connected to a copper drain pipe? I will be using plastic to run from the unit to the wall where the copper pipe starts. A relative says that it causes the copper to deteriorate causing the pipe to leak in the wall. Is this true?

: Reply:
: If the plumbing is installed correctly and the disposer is used properly, the copper drain piping will be fine.
: Some local codes here still require only copper or cast iron drain piping for residential plumbing installations.
: Good Luck. e-plumber
Thanks For the Info e-plumber. Happy New Year to you

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