12-03-2006, 06:12 pm
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Spent most of the day installing my new water softner. Bought 3/4 pipe and was moving right along until I went to cut the main discovering I bought 3/4 PVC and the main is 3/4 CPVC!  Obviously the two do not mate up... My questions are, can I use the PVC or do I need CPVC? Why do I have the CPVC already? Code? Can I get a reducer from the PVC to the CPVC? I did research on the net and did not find that I cannot use PVC and bought because it was the only 3/4 inch plastic pipe the Home Depot had. Even the water softner fittings too are for the larger 3/4 fittings like PVC. If I have to get all CPVC it is not a big deal since I only spent $25 in PCV pipe and fittings but it is my time that I cannot get back and am mad with.  | ||||||||||||||||||||
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12-04-2006, 12:24 pm
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Problem solved! Went to a real pipe store and got reducers! Thanks Warren Pipe!
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12-05-2006, 07:06 am
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Now your a Plumber, what are your rates?
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12-05-2006, 01:30 pm
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Yeap! I tend to be the ultimate Do It Yourselfer and like the challenge. I do electrical too! Real mechanically inclined person...
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12-05-2006, 03:21 pm
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I looked all over and can not find the water softner in my vette!
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12-05-2006, 06:23 pm
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you can use pvc but only for the cold water pipe. pvc is not temperature rated for hot water applications. cpvc can be used on the hot and/or cold. make sure that you buy the correct cleaner and glue. dont use the multipurpose stuff.
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12-05-2006, 06:57 pm
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Thanks aquaholic for the help. Plastic pipe is something that I was not familiar with. I did not know PVC is not for temp rated. In my case I am OK since it is coming off the cold main, I am sure you figured that out too. 04 commemorative, keep looking it is there!  | ||||||||||||||||||||
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12-05-2006, 07:40 pm
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12-06-2006, 02:17 pm
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Just say no to Plumber Butt Crack!
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12-07-2006, 09:21 am
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