Many clients ask what the difference is between Copper, PEX, as well as Epoxy Cellular lining when thinking about a residence re-pipe. How do you know which is finest? After greater than 40 years in the building as well as redesigning organization, below is what I’ve discovered:
Copper, PEX, and Epoxy Lining:
All pipeline remediation jobs, no matter type, call for the Customer to execute the complying with prior to job can begin:
Acquisition boxes, tape, wrapping paper, and also irreversible pen.
Pack all products under all sinks as well as relocate away from the workplace.
Move and transfer far from the workplace all refrigerators having water solution. Replace when completed.
Relocate the washer and clothes dryer far from the work area. Replace when completed.
Clear the location bordering the warm water heating system.
Trim or eliminate all plants around water solution and also hose bibs.
Get rid of all products within 2 feet of all access panels.
Minimum 1/2 of the garage floor area is needed for the storage space and also security of tools, tools, and also products.
Clear and unblocked 3′ width path to all places and a 5′ Lx5 ‘D work area before all components.
Here are the even more substantial distinctions between Copper, PEX, as well as Epoxy Lining:
Days to complete (normal).
Copper: 2-3.
PEX: 2-3.
Epoxy: 2-3.
Note: Pipeline restoration only; wall surface repairs increases time.
Guarantee (materials/workmanship).
Copper: 50/50.
PEX: 25/25.
Epoxy: 10/10.
Note: Products is a straight produces guarantee.
Can I stay in your house? 1.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy:?
Guarantee (materials/workmanship).
Copper: 50/50.
PEX: 25/25.
Epoxy: 10/10.
Keep in mind: Materials is a straight makes warranty.
Permits needed?
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Fire Code approved?
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Will house lack water? 2.
Copper: No.
PEX: No.
Epoxy: Yes.
Note: Epoxy: No water whatsoever for 2-3 days.
Will house have water in the evening?
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Keep in mind: Epoxy: buckets are full of water to flush bathrooms.
Public utility purification damages.
Copper:?
PEX:?
Epoxy:?
Note: Feasible with all; gaps all guarantees.
Open up drywall at washer box.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Open up drywall at refrigerator water box.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Open drywall for tub shutoffs.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Note: Epoxy: If proper adaptor is not offered, yes.
Open up drywall for shower valves.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Keep in mind: Epoxy: If appropriate adaptor is not offered, yes.
Remove tile for shutoff replacement.
Copper:?
PEX:?
Epoxy:?
Keep in mind: Possible, depends upon the location.
Replace all hose pipe bibs.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Change refrigerator box as well as valve.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Epoxy: Replaces shutoff only with angle quit.
Replace washing machine tubes.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Replace with steel braided hose pipes.
Replace clothes dryer air vent duct.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Replace with 1-piece light weight aluminum adaptable duct.
Replace dryer gas valve.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Replace dryer air vent duct.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Replace with 1-piece light weight aluminum flexible air duct.
Change dryer flex gas line.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Replace/treat all water lines3.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Replace all angle stops.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Replace with 1/4-turn chrome sphere shutoffs.
Replace all angle stop escutcheons.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Replace component supply of water hose pipes.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Keep in mind: Replace with steel knotted tubes.
Change shower valves.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy:?
Note: Epoxy: If proper adaptor is not readily available, yes.
Change bathtub (tub/shower) shutoffs.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy:?
Note: Epoxy: If correct adaptor is not offered, yes.
Change hot water heater flex connections.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Change water heater ball valve.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Change pressure regulatory authority.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Change supply of water round valve.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Hot water constraints.
Copper: No.
PEX: No.
Epoxy: Yes.
Note: Epoxy: Water temp. can not go beyond 145 ° F.
Specialist schedules examination.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Epoxy: Consumer responsible for scheduling.
Service provider present for inspection4.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: No.
Note: Epoxy: Consumer needs to exist.
Wall surface patching called for after work *.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
Note: Extra with copper and also PEX.
Paint required after job *.
Copper: Yes.
PEX: Yes.
Epoxy: Yes.
- Epoxy: Taking into consideration the multitude of pipes running throughout your home and garage, equipment, and also protective mats on the flooring, residing in the house throughout the epoxy restoration procedure would certainly be extremely tough at best. This is especially true for those with specials needs, impaired movement or vision, little kids, as well as four legged pet dogs.
2. With Cooper as well as PEX re-pipe, commonly just on the day of transition from the old system to the new system is the water off for the work day.
3. Epoxy: Not all pipes are treated. Pipes providing water to body sprays from the diverter valves in showers; bathtub deck hand showers and so forth do not obtain epoxy. Consequently, these can establish leakages.
