BubblegumMom
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We may have to have our water line replaced from the meter to the house. What kind of pipe should it be replaced with?
Loretta
Loretta
Thank you....I'm kind of fearful of PVC because isn't it toxic?
pvc is only toxic if you burn it and breathe the smoke. Other than that, it's safe for potable water and is used quite often for that purpose. Nevertheless, i would chose high-density polyethylene (hdpe), if code allows it in your area. If hdpe sounds like a "scary" toxic plastic to you, you should know that, among other things, plastic milk jugs are made of hdpe.
If you do use any plastic pipe for your supply line, make sure the installer lays a tracing wire in the trench with the pipe!
MACPLUMB 777,
What should we do about the grounding if they put in plastic pipe? Also, is there a meter or something that can detect a leak?
This would be a good time to back up a bit and ask a question that has not yet been addressed: What is the material of the existing pipe that you are considering replacing?What should we do about the grounding if they put in plastic pipe?
you should first have the electrical panel grounded with two ground rods.
Copper is always good, however these days more are using a form of plastic. It could be Poly, PVC, or PEX
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