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TSchiehlim
post Feb 17 2010, 05:58 PM, updated 16y ago

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Hi All,

Anyone know which kind of water pipe is better? ABS or PVC? Asked some contractors and they give different recommendations. Some say ABS is better because of the joint which uses some kind of solvent to connect 2 joints. Some say ABS not good because the pipes come in various sizes and it is easy to connect 2 different sizes incorrectly leaving too large gap in between. Some say PVC not good because the metal joint can disintegrate and break over the years.

Really confusing....

Thanks
Lim
TSchiehlim
post Feb 18 2010, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(PJusa @ Feb 18 2010, 10:31 AM)
i highly recomment you use PB (polybuthelene) piping. its produced locally and superior to ABS and PVC. comes with foolproof clamping system - your contractor will love it and it's basically worry free once installed.
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Hi PJusa,

How much is the PB pipe compared to ABS/PVC? 2x more expensive?

Is it too large to be concealed in the wall?

Regards,
Lim

 

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