I just recently undertook a DIY house repipe replacing 40 year old galvanized pipe that developed a leak under the slab. I used cpvc for hot water supply and PVC SCH 40 for cold water. I installed the necessary water hammers and a heat trap at the water heater. The water heater is set at 95 degrees.
I was originally going to use cpvc through out but thought I could save some money by running PVC SCH 40 for the cold water supply since it is rated for residential water supply..not irrigation.
I am thinking of pulling the PVC SCH 40 out and replacing with CPVC. Should I replace this or keep it as is? I have not found any definitive explanations or pros/cons for or against. I live in Florida and ran the supply lines through the attic so the water temperature for the cold water supply gets hot until it is flushed out. Should this be a concern with PVC rated for water supply?
I was originally going to use cpvc through out but thought I could save some money by running PVC SCH 40 for the cold water supply since it is rated for residential water supply..not irrigation.
I am thinking of pulling the PVC SCH 40 out and replacing with CPVC. Should I replace this or keep it as is? I have not found any definitive explanations or pros/cons for or against. I live in Florida and ran the supply lines through the attic so the water temperature for the cold water supply gets hot until it is flushed out. Should this be a concern with PVC rated for water supply?